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DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1679
DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1679
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.800000190734863 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 a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.800000190734863
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:11 | linux | 5.10.113-1, 5.10.46-4, 5.10.46-5 |
| Debian:14 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- May 16, 2022 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated