GSD-2021-1000231 ath10k: Fix a use after free in ath10k_htc_send_bundle
A use-after-free vulnerability in the ath10k Wi-Fi driver allows potential code execution or denial of service, requiring kernel patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000231?
GSD-2021-1000231 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
ath10k: Fix a use after free in ath10k_htc_send_bundle
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.12.4 by commit 5e413c0831ff4700d1739db3fa3ae9f859744676, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c8334512f3dd1b94844baca629f9bedca4271593. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000231?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000231?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2021-1000231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000231 in the wild and no public exploit code.