CVE-2024-50237

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Nov 9, 2024
Updated: Nov 14, 2024
CWE ID 908

Summary

CVE-2024-50237 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's wifi driver, mac80211. This issue arises due to the driver receiving uninitialized private data from a stopped vif (Virtual Interface) in the .get_txpower function. Consequently, the driver may crash as a result. This vulnerability has been resolved to prevent potential crashes and ensure the stability of the Linux kernel.

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