Vulnerability in Linux kernel (CVE-2024-47712)
Summary
Vulnerability in Linux kernel (CVE-2024-47712). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Exploitable via wilc_parse_join_bss_param.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: wilc1000: fix potential RCU dereference issue in wilc_parse_join_bss_param
In the wilc_parse_join_bss_param function, the TSF field of the ies
structure is accessed after the RCU read-side critical section is
unlocked. According to RCU usage rules, this is illegal. Reusing this
pointer can lead to unpredictable behavior, including accessing memory
that has been updated or causing use-after-free issues.
This possible bug was identified using a static analysis tool developed
by myself, specifically designed to detect RCU-related issues.
To address this, the TSF value is now stored in a local variable
ies_tsf before the RCU lock is released. The param->tsf_lo field is
then assigned using this local variable, ensuring that the TSF value is
safely accessed.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-47712 has been found in Linux kernel.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like wilc_parse_join_bss_param over the network to misuse the product.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 8.3/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Linux kernel CVE-2024-47712" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2024-47712 (Linux kernel) — CWE-476 / CVSS v3 8.3
Attack vector: adjacent-network / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: wilc_parse_join_bss_param / ies / ies_tsf
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-476) exists in Linux kernel. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via wilc_parse_join_bss_param without authentication.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Linux kernel. Attack surface: wilc_parse_join_bss_param / ies / ies_tsf.
Severity: High (CVSS 8.3/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Linux kernel を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2024-47712 linux Fixed in: 5.10.234-1
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2024-47712 linux-hwe-edge
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- package git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web git.kernel.org
- web lists.debian.org
- web lists.debian.org