CVE-2024-58062

wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: avoid NULL pointer dereference

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: avoid NULL pointer dereference When iterating over the links of a vif, we need to make sure that the pointer is valid (in other words - that the link exists) before dereferncing it. Use for_each_vif_active_link that also does the check.

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/fbb563ad5032a07ac83c746ce5c8de5f25b5ffd0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f6fb4b7611eb6371c493c42fefad84a1742bcbb patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf704a7624f99eb2ffca1a16c69183e85544a613 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-58062?
CVE-2024-58062 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-58062?
To fix CVE-2024-58062, 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-2024-58062 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-58062 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-2024-58062?
CVE-2024-58062 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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