GSD-2022-1005305 ath11k: fix missing skb drop on htc_tx_completion error
A missing skb drop in the ath11k Wi-Fi driver can lead to memory leaks or corruption, potentially causing a 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-2022-1005305?
GSD-2022-1005305 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ath11k: fix missing skb drop on htc_tx_completion error
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 v5.19.2 by commit 1f1483361585ae7556492f50f83f038bbdf8c294, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit f951380a6022440335f668f85296096ba13071ba. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005305?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005305?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005305 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-2022-1005305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005305 in the wild and no public exploit code.