SB2024102287 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel iwlwifi mvm driver
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024102287
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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49857)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the iwl_mvm_ftm_set_secured_ranging() function in drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ftm-initiator.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.