Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: avoid NULL pointer dereference iwl_mvm_tx_skb_sta() and iwl_mvm_tx_mpdu() verify that the mvmvsta pointer is not NULL. It retrieves this pointer using iwl_mvm_sta_from_mac80211, which is dereferencing the ieee80211_sta pointer. If sta is NULL, iwl_mvm_sta_from_mac80211 will dereference a NULL pointer. Fix this by checking the sta pointer before retrieving the mvmsta from it. If sta is not NULL, then mvmsta isn't either.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.55 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/557a6cd847645e667f3b362560bd7e7c09aac284Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dcadb2ed3b76623ab96e3e7fbeda1a374d01c28Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0b4f5d94934c290479180868a32c15ba36a6d9ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbc6fc9cfcde151ff5eadaefdc6155f99579384f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdbf51bfa4b0411820806777da36d93d49bc49a1Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49929?
CVE-2024-49929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: avoid NULL pointer dereference iwl_mvm_tx_skb_sta() and iwl_mvm_tx_mpdu() verify that the mvmvsta pointer is n...
How severe is CVE-2024-49929?
CVE-2024-49929 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-2024-49929?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.