2024-12-04
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This article describes a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-53059) in the Linux kernel related to the iwlwifi driver. The vulnerability arises due to two issues:
1. The size of incoming response packets is not properly validated.
2. The memory buffer used for response data is not freed correctly.
These issues could potentially allow an attacker to crash the system or execute malicious code.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Not specified (all versions using the iwlwifi driver are potentially vulnerable)
Vulnerability: Memory Error (improper response handling)
Severity: Critical (CVE-2024-53059)
Date: November 19, 2024 (published), December 3, 2024 (last modified)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is critical and could lead to system crashes or remote code execution.
Users of Linux with the iwlwifi driver should update their kernels as soon as possible to address this issue.
Specific affected versions and available patches can be found on vendor websites (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat).
Note: This information is for informational purposes only. It is recommended to consult official sources for the latest updates and remediation steps.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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