SB2024102225 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel realtek rtw89 driver
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024102225
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-2024-47721)
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/mac.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/10463308b9454f534d03300cf679bc4b3d078f46
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c9c2d1a20916589497a7facbea3e82cabec4ab8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56310ddb50b190b3390fdc974aec455d0a516bd2
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.13
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.2
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12