CVE-2022-1679

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 14, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-416

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 16, 2022
Last modified
Oct 14, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2022-1679: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix