Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1 mt7925_load_clc off-by-one

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1. Affected is the function mt7925_load_clc. Executing a manipulation can lead to off-by-one. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-57990. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1. This vulnerability affects the function mt7925_load_clc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_load_clc() This comparison should be >= instead of > to prevent an out of bounds read and write.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-57990 since 02/27/2025. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/24/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 231810 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-57990), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.13, 6.13.2 or 6.14-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch d03b8fe1b518fc2ea2d82588e905f56d80cd64b2/2d1628d32300e4f67ac0b7409cbfa7b912a8fe9d/08fa656c91fd5fdf47ba393795b9c0d1e97539ed 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 databases at Tenable (231810) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0453). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • Dell PowerScale OneFS
  • Dell ECS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Off-by-one
CWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 231810
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-57990

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.13/6.13.2/6.14-rc1
Patch: d03b8fe1b518fc2ea2d82588e905f56d80cd64b2/2d1628d32300e4f67ac0b7409cbfa7b912a8fe9d/08fa656c91fd5fdf47ba393795b9c0d1e97539ed

Timelineinfo

02/27/2025 🔍
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02/27/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/24/2026 +451 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-297802
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0453 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2025 09:23
Updated: 05/24/2026 20:28
Changes: 02/27/2025 09:23 (57), 03/08/2025 01:10 (2), 07/22/2025 05:08 (7), 09/30/2025 06:01 (1), 10/09/2025 21:57 (1), 10/25/2025 05:37 (1), 11/09/2025 20:55 (1), 01/17/2026 23:36 (1), 05/24/2026 20:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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