SB2024062492 - Input validation error in Linux kernel net
Published: June 24, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062492
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26683)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the cfg80211_update_hidden_bsses() and cfg80211_update_known_bss() functions in net/wireless/scan.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.