GSD-2022-1001075 ath11k: fix kernel panic during unload/load ath11k modules
A kernel panic occurs when unloading and reloading ath11k modules, causing a local denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001075?
GSD-2022-1001075 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ath11k: fix kernel panic during unload/load ath11k modules
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 v5.17.3 by commit 38e488db194dc16d2eb23c77c6a8c04ff583c40d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001075?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001075?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001075 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1001075 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001075 in the wild and no public exploit code.