CVE-2022-1679
High
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Atheros wireless adapter driver in the way a user forces the ath9k_htc_wait_for_target function to fail with some input messages. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 16, 2022
First seenMay 16, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel4.14.291, 4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.6.35 ≤ v < 4.14.291, 4.15 ≤ v < 4.19.256, 4.20 ≤ v < 5.4.211, 5.5 ≤ v < 5.10.137, 5.11 ≤ v < 5.15.61, 5.16 ≤ v < 5.18.18, 5.19 ≤ v < 5.19.2 | 4.14.291, 4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2 |
| debian debian_linux | 10.0 | — |
| netapp h410c_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h300s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h500s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h700s_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h300e_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h500e_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h700e_firmware | No range specified | — |
| netapp h410s_firmware | No range specified | — |
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