GSD-2022-1001242 ath9k_htc: fix uninit value bugs

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Uninitialized value bugs in the ath9k_htc driver may allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1001242?

GSD-2022-1001242 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

ath9k_htc: fix uninit value bugs

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 v5.17.2 by commit 5abf2b761b998063f5e2bae93fd4ab10e2a80f10, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit fb9987d0f748c983bb795a86f47522313f701a08. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001242?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001242?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001242 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001242 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001242 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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