Vulnerability in Linux

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.

EPSS: 0.012 (63.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35845?
CVE-2024-35845 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2024-05-17.
How severe is CVE-2024-35845?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-35845 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.