Security Advisory
CVE-2022-1679
7.8
HIGH
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.
Published Date
May 16, 2022
Official Source
NIST NVD Advisory