The vulnerability of the batadv_dat_forward_data() function in the net/batman-adv/distributed-arp-table.c module, which is part of the networking functions of the Linux kernel, allows a hacker to trigger a service failure.

The vulnerability of the batadvdatforwarddata function in the net/batman-adv/distributed-arp-table.c module, which is part of the networking functions of the Linux kernel, stems from the lack of checking the return value. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a...