Vulnerability of the cfg80211_wext_siwscan() function (net/wireless/scan.c) in the Linux kernel, allowing a hacker to cause a service failure

The vulnerability of the cfg80211wextsiwscan function net/wireless/scan.c in the Linux kernel is related to insufficient validation of input data. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a service failure...

PT-2024-29246

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.43 Description A vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been resolved. The issue is related to the wifi functionality, specifically in the cfg80211 wext siwscan function, where an extra check has been added to...