Vulnerability in ath9k_htc package: Potential Out of Bounds Access
Summary
GSD-2022-1003132: ath9k_htc: fix potential out of bounds access with invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix. Affects Kernel versions >= 4ed1a8d4a25711f780b96920fff2bb531229e322, < eda518db7db16c360bc84379d90675650daa3048. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ath9k_htc package is a driver for Atheros wireless devices using the HTB interface. It is part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and has been present since version 3.15. This package enables communication between the kernel and Atheros wireless devices, allowing users to connect to wireless networks and utilize wireless functionalities on their systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerability in the ath9k_htc package involves a potential out of bounds access with an invalid rxstatus->rs_keyix. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or execute arbitrary code on a system. The issue was introduced in version 3.15 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version 5.17.14. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ath9k_htc package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a potential out of bounds access issue. It is recommended to update the kernel to version 5.17.14 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The ath9k_htc package is a driver for Atheros wireless devices using the HTB interface. It enables communication between the Linux Kernel and Atheros wireless devices, allowing users to connect to wireless networks and utilize wireless functionalities on their systems.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, if successfully exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access or arbitrary code execution on a system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version 5.17.14 or later. This update includes the necessary patch to address the out of bounds access issue in the ath9k_htc package.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Users can obtain the updated Linux Kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository.
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