Linux Kernel ath9k_htc Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability

Vulnerability

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.

Impact

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.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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