GSD-2022-1002440 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-2022-1002440?

GSD-2022-1002440 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 v4.14.276 by commit e352acdd378e9263cc4c6018e588f2dac7161d07, 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-2022-1002440?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002440?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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