Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a Linux kernel Wi-Fi driver flaw that can crash a system when ath11k monitor-ring processing loops forever on an invalid buffer ID. The business impact is availability loss on affected systems, not data theft or privilege escalation based on the supplied record.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted availability risk, not a broad emergency. Patch through normal kernel maintenance, accelerating for wireless appliances, laptops, or monitoring systems that rely on ath11k hardware.
Technical view
CVE-2024-58097 affects Linux ath11k monitor destination ring handling. If hardware reports a buf_id without a valid buffer, the driver may loop indefinitely while reaping MSDUs, causing an RCU stall and kernel crash. The fix skips the problematic buf_id and continues processing.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems using the ath11k Wi-Fi driver, especially Qualcomm ath11k hardware paths like those referenced in testing. General Linux servers without ath11k Wi-Fi support are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector is local, low-privilege, no user interaction, with high availability impact. The bundle does not cite public exploitation, and KEV is false, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
The affected-version data in the bundle is incomplete and partly commit-oriented. Validation should focus on kernel vendor advisories, ath11k driver presence, hardware exposure, and whether the stable fixes are included.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Linux stable updates containing the referenced ath11k fix commits.
- Check your Linux distribution advisory for the corrected kernel package.
- Prioritize systems using ath11k Wi-Fi hardware or monitor-mode workloads.
- Plan reboot windows where kernel package updates require restart.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Linux kernels with ath11k driver support enabled.
- Identify endpoints or appliances using Qualcomm ath11k Wi-Fi hardware.
- Confirm deployed kernels include the referenced stable fix commits.
- Review crash logs for ath11k invalid buf_id or RCU stall messages.
Public sources used
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- 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
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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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8db5de0cf02fccf4c759aa58edbe65659daf607cCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f1a002f0171d27f3554e529f3c70df438f05dfeCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4991fc41745645f8050506f5a8578bd11e6b378CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16c6c35c03ea73054a1f6d3302a4ce4a331b427dCVE reference, Linux
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Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.