CVE-2022-1679

kernel: use-after-free in ath9k_htc_probe_device() could cause an escalation of privileges

Published May 16, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3131-1 linux security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3173-1 linux-5.10 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5500-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5505-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5513-1 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5517-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5529-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5544-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5560-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5560-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5562-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5564-1 Linux kernel (Intel IoTG) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5566-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5582-1 Linux kernel (Azure CVM) vulnerabilities