Out of Bounds Access Vulnerability in ath9k_htc

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/06/2022

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Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1004082: ath9k_htc: fix potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix. Affects Kernel versions >= 4ed1a8d4a25711f780b96920fff2bb531229e322, < 0bcb528402cd5e1a6e1833e956fd58a12d509e8e. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ath9k_htc package is a driver for Atheros wireless USB devices. It is part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and is responsible for managing the communication between the kernel and Atheros wireless USB devices. This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel starting from v3.15 up to v4.9.318. The vulnerability allows for potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix in the ath9k_htc package. This could lead to memory corruption or crashes, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The out of bounds access vulnerability in ath9k_htc can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v4.9.318 or later. Regularly updating the Linux Kernel is recommended to ensure the latest security patches are applied. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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