Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: set the cipher for secured NDP ranging The cipher pointer is not set, but is derefereced trying to set its content, which leads to a NULL pointer dereference. Fix it by pointing to the cipher parameter before dereferencing.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.11, < 6.11.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a949075d4bbf1ca83ccdeaa6ef4ac2ce7526c5f4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3322a6d6aa9bc17b395c4b38d3b97578887aa8aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49857?
CVE-2024-49857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: set the cipher for secured NDP ranging The cipher pointer is not set, but is derefereced trying to set its con...
How severe is CVE-2024-49857?
CVE-2024-49857 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-2024-49857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.