Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: avoid NULL pointer dereference When iterating over the links of a vif, we need to make sure that the pointer is valid (in other words - that the link exists) before dereferncing it. Use for_each_vif_active_link that also does the check.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f6fb4b7611eb6371c493c42fefad84a1742bcbbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf704a7624f99eb2ffca1a16c69183e85544a613Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbb563ad5032a07ac83c746ce5c8de5f25b5ffd0Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-58062?
CVE-2024-58062 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 When iterating over the links of a vif, we need to make sure that the pointer i...
How severe is CVE-2024-58062?
CVE-2024-58062 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-2024-58062?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.