Vulnerability in ath11k package: dev_wake warning in mhi_pm_disable_transition()
Summary
GSD-2022-1002846: ath11k: fix the warning of dev_wake in mhi_pm_disable_transition(). Affects Kernel versions < a2d9b7357469949ad02f511fc69f8fa3a1afbf89. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ath11k package is a wireless driver for Qualcomm Atheros 802.11ax devices. It provides support for Wi-Fi connectivity and communication. The mhi_pm_disable_transition() function is responsible for disabling power management transitions in the ath11k driver. This vulnerability specifically relates to a warning message regarding the dev_wake parameter in the mhi_pm_disable_transition() function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ath11k package arises from a warning message in the mhi_pm_disable_transition() function related to the dev_wake parameter. The warning indicates a potential issue with the handling of device wake-up events during power management transitions. If not addressed, this vulnerability could lead to incorrect behavior or instability in the wireless driver, potentially impacting Wi-Fi connectivity and communication. 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 ath11k package is vulnerable to a warning message related to the dev_wake parameter in the mhi_pm_disable_transition() function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.3 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability could result in incorrect behavior or instability in the ath11k wireless driver, potentially affecting Wi-Fi connectivity and communication.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.3 or later, which includes the necessary fix for this issue.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel to the recommended version is the recommended solution.
No, the actual impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven.
For more details about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source link provided in the Open Source Vulnerability database entry: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002846.json
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