GSD-2022-1006771 wifi: ath9k: avoid uninit memory read in ath9k_htc_rx_msg()
An attacker with local or adjacent access could read uninitialized memory in the ath9k WiFi driver, potentially leaking sensitive kernel data.
- 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-2022-1006771?
GSD-2022-1006771 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wifi: ath9k: avoid uninit memory read in ath9k_htc_rx_msg()
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 v6.0.3 by commit 4891a50f5ed8bfcb8f2a4b816b0676f398687783. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006771?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006771?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006771 in the wild and no public exploit code.