Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-57997 is a Linux kernel Wi-Fi driver bug in wcn36xx. A memory allocation size mistake could lead to use of uninitialized values and a kernel availability impact. The public scoring indicates local, low-privilege access is required. There is no cited evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as routine-to-priority patching for Linux endpoints or embedded devices using affected Wi-Fi hardware. It is not supported by public evidence as internet-remote or actively exploited, but availability impact in the kernel warrants timely remediation where exposure exists.
Technical view
The wcn36xx channel survey allocation used an incorrect size calculation for wcn->chan_survey. Kernel KASAN reported the issue. The fix changes allocation to kcalloc, ensuring correct sizing and initialization when there are no frames on the channel. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local, low complexity, low privileges, availability impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the wcn36xx Wi-Fi driver present or used. Servers without this driver or hardware are less likely to be exposed. Confirm exposure through kernel version, distribution advisories, and driver/module inventory.
Exploitation context
Public sources do not state active exploitation, and it is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. The CVSS vector indicates local access with low privileges is required. The documented impact is availability, not confidentiality or integrity.
Researcher notes
The affected-version data in the source bundle is not fully intuitive and should be reconciled against distribution kernel advisories. The core fix is in Linux stable commits for wcn36xx allocation behavior. Avoid assuming exposure without confirming the driver and vendor backport status.
Mitigation direction
- Update to a vendor or distribution kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
- For Debian LTS systems, review and apply the cited Debian security update.
- Prioritize systems using wcn36xx Wi-Fi hardware or loading the wcn36xx driver.
- If no vendor package is available, monitor vendor guidance before applying custom kernels.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints and embedded systems.
- Check whether the wcn36xx driver is present, loaded, or tied to installed hardware.
- Compare installed kernels with vendor advisories and referenced stable commit coverage.
- After updating, verify the patched kernel is running following reboot.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae68efdff7a7a42ab251cac79d8713de6f0dbaa0CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e95f9c408ff8311f75eeabc8acf34a66670d8815CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64c4dcaeac1dc1030e47883b04a617ca9a4f164eCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34cd2817708aec51ef1a6c007e0d6d5342a025d7CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6200d947f050efdba4090dfefd8a01981363d954CVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.htmlCVE reference, CVE
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use of Uninitialized Resource
Use of Uninitialized Resource represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.