CVE-2024-57989

wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix NULL deref check in mt7925_change_vif_links

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix NULL deref check in mt7925_change_vif_links In mt7925_change_vif_links() devm_kzalloc() may return NULL but this returned value is not checked.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5872530c2862700070223a2c2ea85642bf2f8875 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f709fe755c16b811ba7339ae4c3ee2c72323d3d patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5cd0bd815c8a48862a296df9b30e0ea0da14acd3 patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57989?
CVE-2024-57989 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57989?
To fix CVE-2024-57989, 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-2024-57989 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-57989 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-2024-57989?
CVE-2024-57989 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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