Vulnerability in ath11k: pci
Summary
GSD-2022-1001076: ath11k: pci: fix crash on suspend if board file is not found. Affects Kernel versions < aeed776c00e804a0f7896db39c7c661cea34ee1f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ath11k: pci is a component of the Linux Kernel package. It provides support for Qualcomm Atheros 802.11ax wireless devices. This vulnerability affects the functionality of the ath11k: pci component when the board file is not found during system suspend. The vulnerability can lead to a crash during the suspend process.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ath11k: pci occurs when the board file required for proper operation is not found during system suspend. This can result in a crash, impacting the stability and reliability of the system. The vulnerability has the potential to disrupt normal system operation and may require a system reboot to recover.
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 update the Linux Kernel package to the latest version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in ath11k: pci can lead to a crash during system suspend if the required board file is not found. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.17.3 or later. For more information and support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can cause a crash during system suspend, potentially disrupting normal system operation and requiring a system reboot to recover.
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No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel package to the latest version.
You can find more information about the fix for this vulnerability in the Linux Kernel repository at https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/. Look for the commit with the ID aeed776c00e804a0f7896db39c7c661cea34ee1f.
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