Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: ipw2100: fix potential memory leak in ipw2100_pci_init_one()
The memory allocated in the ipw2100_alloc_device() function is not freed
in some of the error paths in ipw2100_pci_init_one(). Fix that by
converting the direct return into a goto to the error path return.
The error path when pci_enable_device() fails cannot jump to fail, since
at this point priv is not set, so perform error handling inline.
A flaw was found in the ipw2100 wireless driver in the Linux kernel. Insufficient error handling in the ipw2100_pci_init_one() function can lead to a memory leak. This occurs because memory allocated by ipw2100_alloc_device() is not properly released in specific error scenarios, potentially allowing a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to resource exhaustion.
Меры по смягчению последствий
To mitigate this vulnerability, prevent the ipw2100 kernel module from being loaded:
- Disable module autoloading by creating a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/: echo "install ipw2100 /bin/true" > /etc/modprobe.d/ipw2100.conf
- Unload the module if it is currently loaded: modprobe -r ipw2100 Caveat: Disabling this module prevents the kernel from operating Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 network adapters. Warning: If the module is actively in use or cannot be unloaded dynamically, a system restart may be required to enforce the configuration.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | kernel | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for NVIDIA 26 | kernel | Fix deferred |
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Статус:
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2100: fix potential memory leak in ipw2100_pci_init_one() The memory allocated in the ipw2100_alloc_device() function is not freed in some of the error paths in ipw2100_pci_init_one(). Fix that by converting the direct return into a goto to the error path return. The error path when pci_enable_device() fails cannot jump to fail, since at this point priv is not set, so perform error handling inline.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2100: fix potential memory leak in ipw2100_pci_init_one() The memory allocated in the ipw2100_alloc_device() function is not freed in some of the error paths in ipw2100_pci_init_one(). Fix that by converting the direct return into a goto to the error path return. The error path when pci_enable_device() fails cannot jump to fail, since at this point priv is not set, so perform error handling inline.
wifi: ipw2100: fix potential memory leak in ipw2100_pci_init_one()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: w ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2100: fix potential memory leak in ipw2100_pci_init_one() The memory allocated in the ipw2100_alloc_device() function is not freed in some of the error paths in ipw2100_pci_init_one(). Fix that by converting the direct return into a goto to the error path return. The error path when pci_enable_device() fails cannot jump to fail, since at this point priv is not set, so perform error handling inline.
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3