Avoid WARN_ON timing related checks in batman-adv
Summary
GSD-2021-1000975: batman-adv: Avoid WARN_ON timing related checks. Affects Kernel versions >= ef0a937f7a1450d3a133ccd83c9c7d07587e7a00, < 282baa8104af44e04c4af3e7f933b44267c7f86f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The batman-adv package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and is responsible for implementing the B.A.T.M.A.N. (Better Approach To Mobile Adhoc Networking) protocol. This protocol enables efficient routing of network traffic in wireless mesh networks. The batman-adv package is widely used in various Linux distributions and is critical for the proper functioning of wireless mesh networks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in batman-adv involves the presence of timing-related checks using WARN_ON statements. These checks can potentially lead to performance issues and system instability. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, it is crucial to address this vulnerability to ensure the stability and reliability of wireless mesh networks.
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.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in batman-adv involving timing-related checks can potentially lead to performance issues and system instability in wireless mesh networks. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.46 or later to address this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
batman-adv is a package in the Linux Kernel ecosystem that implements the B.A.T.M.A.N. protocol for efficient routing in wireless mesh networks.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it has the potential to cause performance issues and system instability in wireless mesh networks.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.46 or later, which includes the necessary fix for batman-adv.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more information, you can refer to the vulnerability details in the Open Source Vulnerability format at the provided source link.
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