CVE-2024-38616 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 wifi include/linux/string.h carl9170_tx_release buffer overflow (WID-SEC-2024-1418)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.92/6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2. Affected is the function carl9170_tx_release in the library include/linux/string.h of the component wifi. This manipulation causes buffer overflow.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-38616. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.