Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: brcm80211: handle pmk_op allocation failure
The kzalloc() in brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() will return null if the
physical memory has run out. As a result, if we dereference
the null value, the null pointer dereference bug will happen.
Return -ENOMEM from brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() if kzalloc() fails
for pmk_op.
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's Wi-Fi cfg80211.c driver, where a lack of proper checks can result in a NULL pointer dereference. This issue occurs when the brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() function attempts to call malloc (), but the physical memory has run out. In this situation, kzalloc() will return NULL, which the function does not check before using it in the corresponding value pmk_op., possibly leading to system instability.
Отчет
This vulnerability is rated as having Moderate severity rather than Important because exploitation requires physical Broadcom Wi-Fi hardware, local access, and severe system memory exhaustion. Typical Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments operate on server or virtualized infrastructure where wireless interfaces are absent or unconfigured, greatly limiting real-world exposure. Under conditions of extreme memory pressure, triggering this flaw results in a kernel crash causing a denial of service, with no direct threat to confidentiality or system integrity.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3627 | 05.06.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3618 | 05.06.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2025:3935 | 16.04.2025 |
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Статус:
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcm80211: handle pmk_op allocation failure The kzalloc() in brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() will return null if the physical memory has run out. As a result, if we dereference the null value, the null pointer dereference bug will happen. Return -ENOMEM from brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() if kzalloc() fails for pmk_op.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcm80211: handle pmk_op allocation failure The kzalloc() in brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() will return null if the physical memory has run out. As a result, if we dereference the null value, the null pointer dereference bug will happen. Return -ENOMEM from brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() if kzalloc() fails for pmk_op.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: w ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcm80211: handle pmk_op allocation failure The kzalloc() in brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() will return null if the physical memory has run out. As a result, if we dereference the null value, the null pointer dereference bug will happen. Return -ENOMEM from brcmf_pmksa_v3_op() if kzalloc() fails for pmk_op.
Уязвимость компонента brcm80211 ядра операционной системы Linux, позволяющая нарушителю вызвать отказ в обслуживании
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3