Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wcn36xx: fix channel survey memory allocation size KASAN reported a memory allocation issue in wcn->chan_survey due to incorrect size calculation. This commit uses kcalloc to allocate memory for wcn->chan_survey, ensuring proper initialization and preventing the use of uninitialized values when there are no frames on the channel.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.18, < 6.1.129 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34cd2817708aec51ef1a6c007e0d6d5342a025d7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6200d947f050efdba4090dfefd8a01981363d954Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64c4dcaeac1dc1030e47883b04a617ca9a4f164ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae68efdff7a7a42ab251cac79d8713de6f0dbaa0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e95f9c408ff8311f75eeabc8acf34a66670d8815Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-57997?
CVE-2024-57997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wcn36xx: fix channel survey memory allocation size KASAN reported a memory allocation issue in wcn->chan_survey due to incor...
How severe is CVE-2024-57997?
CVE-2024-57997 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-57997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.