CVE-2024-58064
MediumIn 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.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2024-58064 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.9
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.12.13,
6.13.2,
6.14
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-58064 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d17d81143f5aa56ee87e60bb1000a2372a0ada8
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13c4f7714c6a1ecf748a2f22099447c14fe6ed8c
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/886271409603956edd09df229dde7442c410a872
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-58064?
CVE-2024-58064 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.9 onward and has been patched in 6.12.13, 6.13.2 and 6.14. CVE-2024-58064 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-58064?
CVE-2024-58064 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-58064?
Yes — CVE-2024-58064 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.12.13, 6.13.2 and 6.14. If you are running Linux kernel 6.9 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2024-58064 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2024-58064 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →