Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1 cfg80211 test_cfg80211_parse_colocated_ap null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1. This vulnerability affects the function test_cfg80211_parse_colocated_ap of the component cfg80211. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-58064. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.12/6.13.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function test_cfg80211_parse_colocated_ap of the component cfg80211. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: tests: Fix potential NULL dereference in test_cfg80211_parse_colocated_ap() kunit_kzalloc() may return NULL, dereferencing it without NULL check may lead to NULL dereference. Add a NULL check for ies.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-58064 since 03/06/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232234 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-58064), 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 886271409603956edd09df229dde7442c410a872/0d17d81143f5aa56ee87e60bb1000a2372a0ada8/13c4f7714c6a1ecf748a2f22099447c14fe6ed8c 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 (232234) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0499). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Nessus ID: 232234
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-58064

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.13/6.13.2/6.14-rc1
Patch: 886271409603956edd09df229dde7442c410a872/0d17d81143f5aa56ee87e60bb1000a2372a0ada8/13c4f7714c6a1ecf748a2f22099447c14fe6ed8c

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-58064 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-58064
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298840
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0499 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/06/2025 17:16
Updated: 02/16/2026 20:32
Changes: 03/06/2025 17:16 (59), 03/07/2025 16:35 (2), 02/16/2026 20:32 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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