CVE-2024-26666

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix RCU use in TDLS fast-xmit This looks up the link under RCU protection, but isn't guaranteed to actually have protection. Fix that.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-04-02
Last modified 2025-04-08
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.5 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.6.17, 6.7.5, 6.8 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.5
Fixed in
✓ 6.6.17 6.6.x ✓ 6.7.5 6.7.x ✓ 6.8

References

3 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-26666?

    CVE-2024-26666 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.5 onward and has been patched in 6.6.17, 6.7.5 and 6.8. CVE-2024-26666 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-26666?

    CVE-2024-26666 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-26666?

    Yes. CVE-2024-26666 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.6.17, 6.7.5 and 6.8. If you are running Linux kernel 6.5 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-26666 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-26666 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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