CVE-2022-1679
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.35, < 4.14.291 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.256 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.211 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.137 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.61 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.18.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 5.19.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf%40kernel.org/t/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf%40kernel.org/t/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1679?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-1679?
CVE-2022-1679 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1679?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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