Memory Management Issue in Linux Kernel Affecting Wireless Drivers from Open Source Community

CVE-2024-57989

Summary

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to the mt76 wireless driver has been identified, where the function mt7925_change_vif_links fails to properly check for NULL values returned by devm_kzalloc(). This oversight could lead to potential system instability or unexpected behavior, stressing the importance of robust error checking in the kernel's memory management functions. Users are advised to upgrade their systems to ensure they are protected against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

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