CVE-2024-56599 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ath10k Wi-Fi driver. It affects Linux kernel versions where CONFIG_INIT_ON_FREE_DEFAULT_ON is enabled, leading to a kernel panic when the ath10k module is removed. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability requires local access and low privileges (AV:L/PR:L) to trigger, resulting in a denial of service (A:H) due to the kernel panic. The attack complexity is low (AC:L). There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are currently minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 6.12.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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