linux-kernel - Re: Ubuntu RT2X00 WIFI USB Driver Kernel NULL pointer Dereference&Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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Message-ID: <2024080640-slather-dictator-186f@gregkh>
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 08:35:56 +0200
From: Greg KH <gregkh@...uxfoundation.org>
To: LidongLI <wirelessdonghack@...il.com>
Cc: kvalo@...nel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
	linux-usb@...r.kernel.org, linux-wireless@...r.kernel.org,
	mark.esler@...onical.com, stf_xl@...pl
Subject: Re: Ubuntu RT2X00 WIFI USB Driver Kernel NULL pointer
 Dereference&Use-After-Free Vulnerability

On Tue, Aug 06, 2024 at 11:54:33AM +0800, LidongLI wrote:
> Our requirement is to assign a CVE for this "bug" because it is an issue within the kernel. Since it is a problem, it poses a potential risk. Therefore, we believe it is necessary to address it accordingly.

I know your school professors are making this a requirement for you, but
that is not _our_ requirement here, sorry.  Please work with your school
to find something else to work on.

> Because it involves a driver development error, we believe it is necessary and meaningful to address this issue.

I do not see the driver error yet, please submit a patch showing this
and we will be glad to review it.

thanks,

greg k-h