Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.35, < 4.14.291 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Netapp | H410C Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410C | - |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
| Netapp | H300E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300E | - |
| Netapp | H500E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500E | - |
| Netapp | H700E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700E | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf%40kernel.org/t/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf%40kernel.org/t/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1679?
CVE-2022-1679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2022-1679?
CVE-2022-1679 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp H410C Firmware, Netapp H410C, Netapp H300S Firmware.