SB20240819132 - Input validation error in Linux kernel mac80211
Published: August 19, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240819132
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-2024-43848)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ieee80211_teardown_ttlm_work() function in net/mac80211/mlme.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.