#VU102964 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-57899
Published: January 17, 2025 / Updated: May 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU102964
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57899
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ieee80211_mbss_info_change_notify() function in net/mac80211/mesh.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.