Linux kernel
cpe:2.3:a:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, +4 more
A potential out-of-bounds access vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ath9k_htc wireless driver. The issue arises because the 'rxstatus->rs_keyix' field can be passed to the 'test_bit()' function without proper validation, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of data.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in out-of-bounds memory access, which may be exploited to cause a denial-of-service condition or to execute arbitrary code.
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