CVE-2022-1679 (GCVE-0-2022-1679)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-05-16 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-03 00:10
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Summary
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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No CVSS data available.
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Vendor Product Version
n/a Kernel Affected: Linux kernel 5.18-rc7
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