CVE-2022-1679

CVE Details

Release Date:

2022-05-16

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.

See more information about CVE-2022-1679 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD

CVSS v3.0 metrics

NOTE: The following CVSS v3.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score:	7.8	Base Metrics:	AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Access Vector:	Local network	Attack Complexity:	Low
Privileges Required:	Low	User Interaction:	None
Scope:	Unchanged	Confidentiality Impact:	High
Integrity Impact:	High	Availability Impact:	High

Errata information

Platform	Errata	Release Date
Oracle Linux version 6 (kernel-uek)	ELSA-2023-12565	2023-07-04
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)	ELSA-2023-12566	2023-07-04
Oracle Linux version 8 (kernel)	ELSA-2023-2951	2023-05-23
Oracle Linux version 9 (kernel)	ELSA-2022-8267	2022-11-22
Oracle VM version 3 (kernel-uek)	OVMSA-2023-0017	2023-08-03

This page is generated automatically and has not been checked for errors or omissions. For clarification or corrections please contact the Oracle Linux ULN team