GSD-2022-1003634 ath9k_htc: fix potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix
An out-of-bounds access in the ath9k_htc Wi-Fi driver allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted packets.
- 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-2022-1003634?
GSD-2022-1003634 is a memory corruption 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
ath9k_htc: fix potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix
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 v5.10.121 by commit 461e4c1f199076275f16bf6f3d3e42c6b6c79f33, it was introduced in version v3.15 by commit 4ed1a8d4a25711f780b96920fff2bb531229e322. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003634?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003634?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003634 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-2022-1003634 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003634 in the wild and no public exploit code.