Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix potential sta-link leak When a station is allocated, links are added but not set to valid yet (e.g. during connection to an AP MLD), we might remove the station without ever marking links valid, and leak them. Fix that.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.1.76 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49aaeb8c539b1633b3bd7c2df131ec578aa1eae1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/587c5892976108674bbe61a8ff659de279318034Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b01a74b3ca6fd51b62c67733ba7c3280fa6c5d26Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e04bf59bdba0fa45d52160be676114e16be855a9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49aaeb8c539b1633b3bd7c2df131ec578aa1eae1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/587c5892976108674bbe61a8ff659de279318034Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b01a74b3ca6fd51b62c67733ba7c3280fa6c5d26Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e04bf59bdba0fa45d52160be676114e16be855a9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-35838?
CVE-2024-35838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix potential sta-link leak When a station is allocated, links are added but not set to valid yet (e.g. during con...
How severe is CVE-2024-35838?
CVE-2024-35838 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-2024-35838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.