APPLIED: [SRU][F/J][PATCH v2 0/2] CVE-2024-56599

[Mehmet Basaran]

Applied to focal:linux, jammy:linux master-next branches. Thanks.

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Abdur Rahman <abdur.rahman at canonical.com> writes:

> This patch fixes use-after-free error in the Atheros 10k wireless driver. Due 
> to CONFIG_INIT_ON_FREE_DEFAULT_ON, pointers of struct cfg80211_registered_device 
> *rdev are set to NULL in the ath10k_core_destroy() function. Then 
> destroy_workqueue() uses the pointer and kernel panic happens. 
>
> [Backport]
>
> Oracular: Fixed
> Noble: Fixed
> Jammy: Patch sent to ML
> Focal: Patch sent to ML
> Bionic: Not affected
> Xenial: Not affected
>
> [Test Case]
>
> Compile and boot tested.
>
> [Where problems could occur]
>
> Since this is a minor change with respect to a Atheros 10k driver, errors may be 
> caused in any devices using this driver. Error may cause unpredictable behavior or 
> crash.
>
> [Other Info]
>
> Changes between v1 and v2:
> Modified commit messages to explain what changes were made in backport of the 
> patches.
>
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