SB2024102216 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel realtek rtw89 driver
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024102216
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49928)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtw89/core.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83c84cdb75572048b67d6a3916283aeac865996e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4007c3d2da31d0c755ea3fcf55e395118e5d5621
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed2e4bb17a4884cf29c3347353d8aabb7265b46c
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.14
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.3
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12