SB2024053104 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver
Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024053104
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52776)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ath12k_wmi_pdev_dfs_radar_detected_event() and ath12k_wmi_pdev_temperature_event() functions in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath12k/wmi.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/774de37c147fea81f2c2e4be5082304f4f71d535
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7a5f7f76568e48869916d769e28b9f3ca70c78e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69bd216e049349886405b1c87a55dce3d35d1ba7
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.5.13
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.3
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.7