CVE-2024-38563

wifi: mt76: mt7996: fix potential memory leakage when reading chip temperature

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7996: fix potential memory leakage when reading chip temperature Without this commit, reading chip temperature will cause memory leakage.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84e81f9b4818b8efe89beb12a246d5d510631939 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef46dbb93fc9279fb7de883aac22abffe214e6b5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/474b9412f33be87076b40a49756662594598a85e patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38563?
CVE-2024-38563 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38563?
To fix CVE-2024-38563, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38563 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38563 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38563?
CVE-2024-38563 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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