Vulnerability in ath5k: Out-of-Bounds Read in ath5k_eeprom_read_pcal_info_5111
Summary
GSD-2022-1001741: ath5k: fix OOB in ath5k_eeprom_read_pcal_info_5111. Affects Kernel versions < be2f81024e7981565d90a4c9ca3067d11b6bca7f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ath5k package is a driver for Atheros 5xxx series wireless LAN cards. It is included in the Linux Kernel and provides support for these specific wireless cards. The vulnerability affects the ath5k_eeprom_read_pcal_info_5111 function within the ath5k driver.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ath5k allows for an out-of-bounds read in the ath5k_eeprom_read_pcal_info_5111 function. This can potentially lead to information disclosure or a denial of service attack. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the affected function, causing it to read data beyond the bounds of the allocated buffer. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in ath5k can be addressed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.34 or later. This update includes the necessary fix to prevent the out-of-bounds read issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ath5k is a driver for Atheros 5xxx series wireless LAN cards included in the Linux Kernel.
The impact of this vulnerability could potentially lead to information disclosure or a denial of service attack.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the affected function, causing it to read data beyond the bounds of the allocated buffer.
No, the impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.34 or later, which includes the necessary fix.
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