CVE-2022-1679

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.
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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.18:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2022-05-16 18:15

Updated : 2022-06-29 19:15


NVD link : CVE-2022-1679

Mitre link : CVE-2022-1679


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-416

Use After Free