GSD-2022-1001736 ath11k: fix kernel panic during unload/load ath11k modules
A kernel panic occurs when unloading and reloading ath11k modules, allowing local attackers to cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1001736?
GSD-2022-1001736 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 v5.15.34 by commit c4b7653af62a9a5efe2856183d1f987c5429758b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001736?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001736?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1001736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001736 in the wild and no public exploit code.