VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-1679

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.81%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2022-05-16
Last modified2026-10-14
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-416: Use After Free

Primary references