GSD-2022-1001246 ath11k: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak
A missing resource release in the ath11k Wi-Fi driver can lead to memory leaks, potentially causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001246?
GSD-2022-1001246 is a memory corruption 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: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak
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 7d51cb010b20d70b16dc6e4341bf29d6c5b32564, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 6ac04bdc5edb418787ab2040b1f922c23464c750. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001246?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001246?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1001246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001246 in the wild and no public exploit code.