high CVSS 7.8

CVE-2024-57990·Kernel vulnerability

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.

Severity
high
Software
Kernel
Fixed in
6.13.2
Published
2025-02-27

Affected versions

From: 6.13

Until: 6.13.2

Fixed in: 6.13.2

How to fix this CVE

Update your Linux kernel to version 6.13.2 or later to address a boundary condition flaw in the MT7925 WiFi driver's channel load control initialization. This vulnerability allows local privileged users to read or write memory outside intended buffer boundaries. Apply the patch immediately if you are running affected kernel versions 6.13.0 through 6.13.1.

sudo dnf update kernel

Defensia detects this vulnerability

How to check if you are affected

  1. Step 1: Check your current kernel version with `uname -r` and compare against 6.13.0-6.13.1 range
  2. Step 2: Verify MT7925 WiFi adapter presence with `lspci | grep -i 'mediatek\|mt7925'` or `lsusb | grep -i mediatek`
  3. Step 3: Search kernel logs for MT7925 driver loading errors with `dmesg | grep -i 'mt7925\|mt76'` or `journalctl | grep -i 'mt7925'`
  4. Step 4: After updating, confirm kernel version with `uname -r` and verify it is 6.13.2 or higher

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-57990?

CVE-2024-57990 is a boundary condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's MT7925 WiFi driver where an off-by-one error in the CLC (Country List Capability) loader function allows out-of-bounds memory access with local privilege escalation potential.

Is CVE-2024-57990 being actively exploited?

No, there are no confirmed active exploitations or public exploits available for CVE-2024-57990 at this time, though the vulnerability poses a moderate risk to affected systems.

What versions of Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57990?

Linux kernel versions 6.13.0 through 6.13.1 are affected. The vulnerability is resolved in kernel 6.13.2 and later releases.

How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2024-57990?

Run `uname -r` to check your kernel version; if it reports 6.13.0 or 6.13.1 and you have an MT7925 WiFi adapter (verify with `lspci | grep -i mt7925`), your system is vulnerable.

Does Defensia detect CVE-2024-57990?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If Linux kernel is installed on a monitored server, CVE-2024-57990 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.

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