PT-2022-2674 · Linux+9 · Linux Kernel+9
Pavel Skripkin
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Published
2022-02-07
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Updated
2025-07-28
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CVE-2022-1679
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Atheros wireless adapter driver. This issue arises when a user forces the
ath9k htc wait for target function to fail with some input messages, allowing a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. The flaw is related to an error in the way the driver handles certain input messages, which can lead to unauthorized access to kernel memory, resulting in a system crash or leakage of internal kernel information.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Almalinux
Astra Linux
Centos
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Hat
Red Os
Suse
Ubuntu