Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity Linux kernel Wi-Fi driver flaw in iwlwifi. A local low-privilege attacker could potentially affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Business urgency is highest for Linux endpoints, embedded systems, and vendor appliances using affected kernels and Intel wireless driver paths.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation in normal high-severity patch cycles, faster for managed endpoints or industrial/vendor appliances using affected Linux kernels. No active exploitation is evidenced in the supplied sources, but the impact rating supports timely action.
Technical view
The flaw is in iwl_mvm_send_recovery_cmd() response handling. The kernel fix says response packet size was not validated and the response buffer was not freed. Stable fixes switch to iwl_mvm_send_cmd_status(), which performs size validation and buffer cleanup.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the iwlwifi MVM driver path. Debian LTS and Siemens advisories indicate downstream product and distribution relevance, but the source bundle does not enumerate every affected device model or distribution build.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation or public exploit use. Treat exploit status as not confirmed.
Researcher notes
Focus analysis on the iwlwifi MVM recovery command response handling change. The public description identifies missing response size validation and a leaked response buffer. Avoid assuming remote reachability or device-specific impact unless confirmed by vendor advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Apply vendor or distribution kernel updates that include the stable iwlwifi fix.
- Prioritize Linux endpoints and appliances with Intel wireless functionality.
- Review Debian LTS and Siemens advisories where those platforms apply.
- If no fix is available, follow vendor guidance for interim controls.
- Confirm systems reboot into the patched kernel after updating.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints, servers, and appliances.
- Check whether the iwlwifi driver path is present or in use.
- Map kernel builds to vendor advisories or stable fix commits.
- Verify the installed update references CVE-2024-53059 or equivalent fixes.
- Record remaining unsupported or vendor-managed systems for follow-up.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c98ee7ea463a838235e7a0e35851b38476364f2CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45a628911d3c68e024eed337054a0452b064f450CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f45d590ccbae6dfd6faef54efe74c30bd85d3daCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64d63557ded6ff3ce72b18ab87a6c4b1b652161cCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3eb986c64c6bfb721950f9666a3b723cf65d043fCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9480c3045f302f43f9910d2d556d6cf5a62c1822CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07a6e3b78a65f4b2796a8d0d4adb1a15a81edeadCVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-355557.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
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