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CVE-2024-36922: wifi: iwlwifi: read txq->read_ptr under lock

mediumCVSS 5.1CVE-2024-36922

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux KernelMemory corruption
What
Missing lock protection when reading txq->read_ptr in iwlwifi driver causes potential race condition.
Who is affected
Systems running Linux kernel with Intel WiFi devices (iwlwifi driver).
Urgency
Medium severity (CVSS 5.1) and not yet exploited; standard patching cycle appropriate.
Action
Apply kernel security patch addressing CVE-2024-36922.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.1
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-36922

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-36922coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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