Vulnerability identifier: #VU91346

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35838

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the sta_info_free() function in net/mac80211/sta_info.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49aaeb8c539b1633b3bd7c2df131ec578aa1eae1
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/587c5892976108674bbe61a8ff659de279318034
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e04bf59bdba0fa45d52160be676114e16be855a9
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b01a74b3ca6fd51b62c67733ba7c3280fa6c5d26

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.