SB20250117123 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel mac80211
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250117123
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57899)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ieee80211_mbss_info_change_notify() function in net/mac80211/mesh.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.