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CVE-2024-47738

kernel: wifi: mac80211: don't use rate mask for offchannel TX either

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

3.3

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 21, 2024

Updated · October 29, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's mac80211 Wi-Fi subsystem. Incorrect handling of rate mask settings during off-channel transmissions could lead to unsupported rate warnings. This issue may result in a denial of service (DoS) for affected systems.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 3.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-755 · Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions