CVE-2024-48873

wifi: rtw89: check return value of ieee80211_probereq_get() for RNR

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw89: check return value of ieee80211_probereq_get() for RNR The return value of ieee80211_probereq_get() might be NULL, so check it before using to avoid NULL pointer access. Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1529805 ("Dereference null return value")

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a0f54cb3fea5d087440b2bae03202c445156a8d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7296e5611adb2c619bd7bd3817ddde7ba865ef17 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/630d5d8f2bf6b340202b6bc2c05d794bbd8e4c1c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48873?
CVE-2024-48873 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-48873?
To fix CVE-2024-48873, 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-2024-48873 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-48873 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-2024-48873?
CVE-2024-48873 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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