CVE - CVE-2022-1679

CVE-ID
CVE-2022-1679	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
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.
References
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CONFIRM:https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/ MISC:https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf@kernel.org/t/ URL:https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf@kernel.org/t/ MLIST:[debian-lts-announce] 20221002 [SECURITY] [DLA 3131-1] linux security update URL:https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.html MLIST:[debian-lts-announce] 20221101 [SECURITY] [DLA 3173-1] linux-5.10 security update URL:https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.html
Assigning CNA
Red Hat, Inc.
Date Record Created
20220512	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20220512)
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Proposed (Legacy)
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