CVE-2024-43912

wifi: nl80211: disallow setting special AP channel widths

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: disallow setting special AP channel widths Setting the AP channel width is meant for use with the normal 20/40/... MHz channel width progression, and switching around in S1G or narrow channels isn't supported. Disallow that.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.04%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d42f2125f6c89e1e71c87b9f23412afddbba45e	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6ea738e3feb407a3283197d9a25d0788f4f3cee	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac3bf6e47fd8da9bfe8027e1acfe0282a91584fc	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23daf1b4c91db9b26f8425cc7039cf96d22ccbfe	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43912?: CVE-2024-43912 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43912?: To fix CVE-2024-43912, 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-2024-43912 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43912 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-2024-43912?: CVE-2024-43912 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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