GSD-2023-1000980 wifi: mt76: do not run mt76u_status_worker if the device is not running
A null pointer dereference in the mt76 WiFi driver can cause a system crash when the device is not running, 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-2023-1000980?
GSD-2023-1000980 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: mt76: do not run mt76u_status_worker if the device is not running
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 v5.15.86 by commit 69346de0eb956fb92949b9473de4647d9c34a54f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000980?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000980?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000980 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000980 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000980 in the wild and no public exploit code.