Deadlock Vulnerability in drivers: staging: rtl8192u
Summary
GSD-2022-1002903: drivers: staging: rtl8192u: Fix deadlock in ieee80211_beacons_stop(). Affects Kernel versions < ffc9cab7243f8151be37966301307bfd3cda2db3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The drivers: staging: rtl8192u package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for the Realtek RTL8192U Wireless LAN Controller. This controller is commonly used in various wireless devices. The package includes drivers and related functionality to enable wireless communication using the RTL8192U chipset. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package that can lead to a deadlock situation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in drivers: staging: rtl8192u is related to a deadlock issue in the ieee80211_beacons_stop() function. When certain conditions are met, this function can cause a deadlock, resulting in a system freeze or unresponsiveness. The exact impact and attack vectors are yet to be proven, but it is a potential security risk that needs to be addressed.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the drivers: staging: rtl8192u package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a deadlock issue in the ieee80211_beacons_stop() function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.15 or later. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The drivers: staging: rtl8192u package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and provides support for the Realtek RTL8192U Wireless LAN Controller.
The exact impact of this vulnerability is yet to be proven, but it can potentially lead to a system freeze or unresponsiveness.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.15 or later, which includes the necessary fix.
No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating the Kernel is the recommended approach.
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