Red Hat Security Advisory: kpatch-patch-5_14_0-70_112_1 and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-70_85_1 security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: wifi: mac80211: Avoid address calculations via out of bounds array indexing (CVE-2024-41071) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-41071 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mac80211 WiFi subsystem that allows out-of-bounds array indexing, potentially leading to memory corruption. This flaw affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Extended Lifecycle Support versions. Red Hat Product Security has issued an advisory (RHSA-2024:7227) providing a kernel update to fix this issue. The update must be applied and the system rebooted for remediation. No CVSS score is provided, but the vendor rates the impact as Important (high severity).
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds memory access in the kernel's WiFi mac80211 component, which could lead to memory corruption. This may affect system stability or security depending on exploitation, but no known exploits are currently reported. The impact is rated as Important by Red Hat, indicating a significant security risk if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an official security update for the kernel packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Extended Lifecycle Support addressing CVE-2024-41071. Users should apply the update as described in Red Hat advisory RHSA-2024:7227 and reboot affected systems to complete remediation. Patch status is confirmed as available and official.
Red Hat Security Advisory: kpatch-patch-5_14_0-70_112_1 and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-70_85_1 security update
Description
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: wifi: mac80211: Avoid address calculations via out of bounds array indexing (CVE-2024-41071) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-41071 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mac80211 WiFi subsystem that allows out-of-bounds array indexing, potentially leading to memory corruption. This flaw affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Extended Lifecycle Support versions. Red Hat Product Security has issued an advisory (RHSA-2024:7227) providing a kernel update to fix this issue. The update must be applied and the system rebooted for remediation. No CVSS score is provided, but the vendor rates the impact as Important (high severity).
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds memory access in the kernel's WiFi mac80211 component, which could lead to memory corruption. This may affect system stability or security depending on exploitation, but no known exploits are currently reported. The impact is rated as Important by Red Hat, indicating a significant security risk if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an official security update for the kernel packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Extended Lifecycle Support addressing CVE-2024-41071. Users should apply the update as described in Red Hat advisory RHSA-2024:7227 and reboot affected systems to complete remediation. Patch status is confirmed as available and official.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2024:7227
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6a3da1ee4853345fc1831538
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 21:47:26 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 22:42:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 08:56:55 UTC
Views: 124
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