Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: disallow setting special AP channel widths Setting the AP channel width is meant for use with the normal 20/40/... MHz channel width progression, and switching around in S1G or narrow channels isn't supported. Disallow that.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.1.105 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23daf1b4c91db9b26f8425cc7039cf96d22ccbfePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d42f2125f6c89e1e71c87b9f23412afddbba45ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac3bf6e47fd8da9bfe8027e1acfe0282a91584fcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6ea738e3feb407a3283197d9a25d0788f4f3ceePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-43912?
CVE-2024-43912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: disallow setting special AP channel widths Setting the AP channel width is meant for use with the normal 20/40/... ...
How severe is CVE-2024-43912?
CVE-2024-43912 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-2024-43912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.