CVE-2024-41072

wifi: cfg80211: wext: add extra SIOCSIWSCAN data check

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: wext: add extra SIOCSIWSCAN data check In 'cfg80211_wext_siwscan()', add extra check whether number of channels passed via 'ioctl(sock, SIOCSIWSCAN, ...)' doesn't exceed IW_MAX_FREQUENCIES and reject invalid request with -EINVAL otherwise.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.25%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b02ba9a0b55b762bd04743a22f3d9f9645005e79
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de5fcf757e33596eed32de170ce5a93fa44dd2ac
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6295bad58f988eaafcf0e6f8b198a580398acb3b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a43cc0558530b6c065976b6b9246f512f8d3593b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/001120ff0c9e3557dee9b5ee0d358e0fc189996f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe9644efd86704afe50e56b64b609de340ab7c95
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35cee10ccaee5bd451a480521bbc25dc9f07fa5b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ef09cdc5ba0f93826c09d810c141a8d103a80fc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41072?: CVE-2024-41072 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-41072?: To fix CVE-2024-41072, 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-2024-41072 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-41072 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-2024-41072?: CVE-2024-41072 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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