Vulnerability in ath10k package: Fix error handling in ath10k_setup_msa_resources

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

24/04/2022

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1002084: ath10k: Fix error handling in ath10k_setup_msa_resources. Affects Kernel versions >= 727fec790ead3d75e2735f66209949c2163523ea, < 315772133a4b960859e4f5efe0e738e347188cdc. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ath10k package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for Qualcomm Atheros 802.11ac wireless LAN (WLAN) devices. The package includes drivers and firmware for these devices, enabling communication between the kernel and the WLAN hardware. The ath10k_setup_msa_resources function within the package is responsible for setting up memory space allocation (MSA) resources for the WLAN device.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability identified in the ath10k package relates to error handling in the ath10k_setup_msa_resources function. The issue was introduced in version v5.8 of the Linux Kernel by commit 727fec790ead3d75e2735f66209949c2163523ea and affects all subsequent versions until v5.10.110, where it was fixed by commit 315772133a4b960859e4f5efe0e738e347188cdc. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited to trigger errors in the MSA resource setup process, leading to various consequences depending on the specific scenario. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.110 or later. This update includes the necessary fix commit 315772133a4b960859e4f5efe0e738e347188cdc. Users can obtain the updated kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/

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Workaround

No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The ath10k package in the Linux Kernel has been found to contain a vulnerability related to error handling in the ath10k_setup_msa_resources function. While the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.110 or later to address this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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