Deadlock Vulnerability in drivers: staging: rtl8192u
Summary
GSD-2022-1003216: drivers: staging: rtl8192u: Fix deadlock in ieee80211_beacons_stop(). Affects Kernel versions < 042915c1bfedd684c1d98a841794ee203200571a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The drivers: staging: rtl8192u package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the Realtek RTL8192U Wireless LAN Controller. This driver enables wireless network connectivity for devices using this specific controller. The rtl8192u driver is part of the staging area in the Linux Kernel, indicating that it is still under development and may contain experimental or incomplete code. Unfortunately, this package is vulnerable to a deadlock issue in the ieee80211_beacons_stop() function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in drivers: staging: rtl8192u arises from a deadlock situation that can occur in the ieee80211_beacons_stop() function. When this function is called, it may lead to a deadlock, causing the system to become unresponsive. This vulnerability has the potential to disrupt wireless network functionality and impact the overall stability of the system. It is important to note that the actual impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the drivers: staging: rtl8192u package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a deadlock issue in the ieee80211_beacons_stop() function. This vulnerability can potentially disrupt wireless network functionality and impact system stability. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.47 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The drivers: staging: rtl8192u package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for the Realtek RTL8192U Wireless LAN Controller.
This vulnerability can lead to a deadlock situation, causing the system to become unresponsive and potentially disrupting wireless network functionality.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.47 or later, which includes the necessary fix for the deadlock issue.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source link provided in the database_specific section of the vulnerability details.
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