CVE-2024-35845

CRITICAL
Published May 17, 2024 Modified May 12, 2026 CWE-134

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: dbg-tlv: ensure NUL termination The iwl_fw_ini_debug_info_tlv is used as a string, so we must ensure the string is terminated correctly before using it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
debian debian_linux

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71d4186d470e9cda7cd1a0921b4afda737c6f641 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/783d413f332a3ebec916664b366c28f58147f82c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96aa40761673da045a7774f874487cdb50c6a2f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c855a1a5b7e3de57e6b1b29563113d5e3bfdb89a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea1d166fae14e05d49ffb0ea9fcd4658f8d3dcea https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fabe2db7de32a881e437ee69db32e0de785a6209 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fec14d1cdd92f340b9ba2bd220abf96f9609f2a9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71d4186d470e9cda7cd1a0921b4afda737c6f641 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/783d413f332a3ebec916664b366c28f58147f82c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96aa40761673da045a7774f874487cdb50c6a2f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c855a1a5b7e3de57e6b1b29563113d5e3bfdb89a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea1d166fae14e05d49ffb0ea9fcd4658f8d3dcea https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fabe2db7de32a881e437ee69db32e0de785a6209 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fec14d1cdd92f340b9ba2bd220abf96f9609f2a9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35845? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: dbg-tlv: ensure NUL termination The iwl_fw_ini_debug_info_tlv is used as a string, so we must ensure the string is terminated correctly before using it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-35845? +
CVE-2024-35845 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35845? +
CVE-2024-35845 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35845? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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