GSD-2023-1001346 wifi: ath9k: verify the expected usb_endpoints are present
A missing check for 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-2023-1001346?
GSD-2023-1001346 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 v5.10.163 by commit 1824ccabee5445347b83642e4087cc2eca070343. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001346?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001346?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001346 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001346 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001346 in the wild and no public exploit code.