Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: don't set the MFP flag for the GTK The firmware doesn't need the MFP flag for the GTK, it can even make the firmware crash. in case the AP is configured with: group cipher TKIP and MFPC. We would send the GTK with cipher = TKIP and MFP which is of course not possible.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.23 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40405cbb20eb6541c603e7b3d54ade0a7be9d715Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60f6d5fc84a9fd26528a24d8a267fc6a6698b628Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4f1b0b3b91762edd19bf9d3b2e4c3a0740501f8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e35f316bce9e5733c9826120c1838f4c447b2c4cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40405cbb20eb6541c603e7b3d54ade0a7be9d715Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60f6d5fc84a9fd26528a24d8a267fc6a6698b628Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4f1b0b3b91762edd19bf9d3b2e4c3a0740501f8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e35f316bce9e5733c9826120c1838f4c447b2c4cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27434?
CVE-2024-27434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: don't set the MFP flag for the GTK The firmware doesn't need the MFP flag for the GTK, it can even make the fi...
How severe is CVE-2024-27434?
CVE-2024-27434 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27434?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.