CVE-2022-42719

kernel: A use-after-free problem observed in multi-BSSID element when parsing

Published Oct 13, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free in the mac80211 stack when parsing a multi-BSSID element in the Linux kernel 5.2 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16 could be used by attackers (able to inject WLAN frames) to crash the kernel and potentially execute code.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3173-1 linux-5.10 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5257-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-45785 A use-after-free in the mac80211 stack when parsing a multi-BSSID element in the Linux kernel 5.2 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16 could be used by attackers (able to inject WLAN frames) to crash the kernel and potentially execute code.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5692-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5693-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5700-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5708-1 backport-iwlwifi-dkms vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5728-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5728-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5728-3 Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5752-1 Linux kernel (Azure CVM) vulnerabilities
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 6:26 PM
Reserved
Oct 10, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 13, 2022, 11:15 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 7:16 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 13, 2022, 10:00 AM