gsd-2021-3659
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:23
Details
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking subsystem in the way the user closes the LR-WPAN connection. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Aliases
Aliases
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