SB20240531482 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ath ath9k driver

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SB20240531482 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ath ath9k driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531482
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26897)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the ath9k_wmi_event_tasklet() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath9k/wmi.c, within the ath9k_tx_init() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath9k/htc_drv_txrx.c, within the ath9k_htc_probe_device() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath9k/htc_drv_init.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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