Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc1 iwlwifi data memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function iwl_fw_ini_trigger_tlv::data of the component iwlwifi. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-26610. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc1 (Operating System). Affected is the function iwl_fw_ini_trigger_tlv::data of the component iwlwifi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: fix a memory corruption iwl_fw_ini_trigger_tlv::data is a pointer to a __le32, which means that if we copy to iwl_fw_ini_trigger_tlv::data + offset while offset is in bytes, we'll write past the buffer.

The weakness was presented 02/29/2024. The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-26610 since 02/19/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209086 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel RT (Live Patch 11 for SLE 15 SP5) (SUSE-SU-2024:3623-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.76, 6.6.15, 6.7.3 or 6.8-rc2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 05dd9facfb9a/99a23462fe1a/aa2cc9363926/870171899d75/f32a81999d0b/cf4a0d840ecc is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209086). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 209086
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel RT (Live Patch 11 for SLE 15 SP5) (SUSE-SU-2024:3623-1)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.210/5.15.149/6.1.76/6.6.15/6.7.3/6.8-rc2
Patch: 05dd9facfb9a/99a23462fe1a/aa2cc9363926/870171899d75/f32a81999d0b/cf4a0d840ecc

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02/19/2024 🔍
02/29/2024 +10 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-26610 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26610
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-255288

Entryinfo

Created: 02/29/2024 17:27
Updated: 12/13/2024 03:50
Changes: 02/29/2024 17:27 (44), 06/26/2024 09:56 (15), 10/16/2024 16:33 (3), 12/13/2024 03:50 (11)
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