Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: Fix response handling in iwl_mvm_send_recovery_cmd() 1. The size of the response packet is not validated. 2. The response buffer is not freed. Resolve these issues by switching to iwl_mvm_send_cmd_status(), which handles both size validation and frees the buffer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.4.285 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07a6e3b78a65f4b2796a8d0d4adb1a15a81edeadPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3eb986c64c6bfb721950f9666a3b723cf65d043fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f45d590ccbae6dfd6faef54efe74c30bd85d3daPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45a628911d3c68e024eed337054a0452b064f450Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64d63557ded6ff3ce72b18ab87a6c4b1b652161cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9480c3045f302f43f9910d2d556d6cf5a62c1822Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c98ee7ea463a838235e7a0e35851b38476364f2Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-355557.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53059?
CVE-2024-53059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: Fix response handling in iwl_mvm_send_recovery_cmd() 1. The size of the response packet is not validated. 2. T...
How severe is CVE-2024-53059?
CVE-2024-53059 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.