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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2024-40930

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: validate HE operation element parsing Validate that the HE operation element has the correct length before parsing...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: validate HE operation element parsing Validate that the HE operation element has the correct length before parsing it.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.8, < 6.9.6

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40930?

CVE-2024-40930 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: validate HE operation element parsing Validate that the HE operation element has the correct length before parsing...

How severe is CVE-2024-40930?

CVE-2024-40930 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40930?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.