GSD-2022-1003158 ath11k: fix the warning of dev_wake in mhi_pm_disable_transition()
A warning in the ath11k driver's power management transition could lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1003158?
GSD-2022-1003158 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ath11k: fix the warning of dev_wake in mhi_pm_disable_transition()
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 v5.17.14 by commit 5f18206cddae033c488e4879f198699092ca0524. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003158?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003158?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003158 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1003158 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003158 in the wild and no public exploit code.