VDB-248704 · CVE-2023-7042 · GCVE-0-2023-7042

Linux Kernel wmi-tlv.c ath10k_wmi_tlv_op_pull_mgmt_tx_compl_ev null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel. Impacted is the function ath10k_wmi_tlv_op_pull_mgmt_tx_compl_ev of the file drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/wmi-tlv.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-7042. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ath10k_wmi_tlv_op_pull_mgmt_tx_compl_ev of the file drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/wmi-tlv.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 12/21/2023. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-7042 since 12/21/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at patchwork.kernel.org.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: patchwork.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

12/21/2023 🔍
12/21/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/21/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/26/2024 +187 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-7042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-7042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248704

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2023 13:18
Updated: 06/26/2024 01:39
Changes: 12/21/2023 13:18 (40), 01/14/2024 10:29 (1), 01/14/2024 10:34 (21), 06/26/2024 01:39 (15)
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