GSD-2023-1000595 wifi: ath9k: verify the expected usb_endpoints are present
Missing validation of USB endpoints in the ath9k driver can cause a null pointer dereference, leading to a system crash.
- 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-2023-1000595?
GSD-2023-1000595 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wifi: ath9k: verify the expected usb_endpoints are present
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 v6.0.16 by commit 2d2eccf52ea0215c8d386b62af0b5fd4fc122bd5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000595?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000595?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000595 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000595 in the wild and no public exploit code.