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CVE-2024-47712MEDIUM
Linux Linux — wifi: wilc1000: fix potential RCU dereference issue in wilc_parse_join_bss_param
  AV  AC  PR  UI  S  C  I  A   CVSS    EPSS   %ile   KEV
   L   L   L   N  U  N  N  H    5.5   .0037   29.8     —
AFFECTED
  Product  Versions                                    Fixed
  Linux    e556006de4ea93abe2b46cba202a2556c544b8b2 –  —
  Linux    6.9 –                                       5.4.285
TIMELINE
  Sep 30  Reserved by Linux
  Oct 21  Published (CNA: Linux)
  Aug 4   RESCORED — CVE-2024-47712 (Linux). CVSS 8.3 → 5.5 (NVD).
CWE-476 · CNA: Linux · CVSS v3.1 · 10 references · NVD status: Modified

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wilc1000: fix potential RCU dereference issue in wilc_parse_join_bss_param In the `wilc_parse_join_bss_param` function, the TSF field of the `ies` structure is accessed after the RCU read-side critical section is unlocked. According to RCU usage rules, this is illegal. Reusing this pointer can lead to unpredictable behavior, including accessing memory that has been updated or causing use-after-free issues. This possible bug was identified using a static analysis tool developed by myself, specifically designed to detect RCU-related issues. To address this, the TSF value is now stored in a local variable `ies_tsf` before the RCU lock is released. The `param->tsf_lo` field is then assigned using this local variable, ensuring that the TSF value is safely accessed.

Lifecycle

Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
DateEventDetail
September 30, 2024ReservedReserved by Linux
October 21, 2024PublishedPublished (CNA: Linux)
August 4, 2026RESCOREDRESCORED — CVE-2024-47712 (Linux). CVSS 8.3 → 5.5 (NVD).

Affected

Affected products and packages — 2 rows
VendorProduct / PackageEcosystemVersion introducedFixed
LinuxLinuxe556006de4ea93abe2b46cba202a2556c544b8b2
LinuxLinux6.95.4.285

Weaknesses

CWE-476

References (10)

Related

Authoritative record: CVE-2024-47712 at cve.org

Vendors: linux

Weaknesses: CWE-476

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