Linux Kernel mac80211 Wi-Fi Component Use-After-Free Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Wi-Fi mac80211 component. This issue arises because the association data is freed before it is used, leading to potential memory management problems. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a use-after-free condition, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition by crashing the system.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.