Vulnerability in ath9k_htc Package: Uninitialized Value Bugs

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

24/04/2022

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No i

Fix available

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1002440: ath9k_htc: fix uninit value bugs. Affects Kernel versions >= fb9987d0f748c983bb795a86f47522313f701a08, < e352acdd378e9263cc4c6018e588f2dac7161d07. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ath9k_htc package is a wireless driver for Atheros Communications 802.11n USB devices. It is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. The package provides support for wireless networking and enables communication between the Linux operating system and Atheros USB devices. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package that involves uninitialized value bugs.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the ath9k_htc package arises from uninitialized value bugs. These bugs occur when a variable is used without being properly initialized, leading to unpredictable behavior and potential security issues. Attackers may exploit these bugs to manipulate the uninitialized values and execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. 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 the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.276 or later. The fix for this vulnerability was implemented in commit e352acdd378e9263cc4c6018e588f2dac7161d07. Updating the Kernel will ensure that the uninitialized value bugs in the ath9k_htc package are resolved.

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The ath9k_htc package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to uninitialized value bugs. It is recommended to update the Kernel to version v4.14.276 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.

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