CVE-2022-1679

Name: CVE-2022-1679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T18:15:08.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1679?

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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Source: NVD / NIST