#VU94141 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-26682
Published: July 11, 2024 / Updated: May 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94141
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26682
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
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_mgd_csa_present(), ieee80211_mgd_auth() and ieee80211_mgd_assoc() functions in net/mac80211/mlme.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.