CVE-2024-47713

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's mac80211 wireless subsystem. A local attacker with low privileges could trigger a condition where the system attempts to transmit data with interrupts disabled during the ieee80211_do_stop() function. This incorrect handling of network packet buffers (SKBs) can lead to system instability or a denial of service (DoS), making the system unresponsive.

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If WiFi functionality is not required, the mac80211 kernel module can be blacklisted to prevent it from loading. Create a file /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-mac80211.conf with the content blacklist mac80211. A system reboot is required for this change to take effect. Disabling this module will prevent all WiFi operations on the system.