Linux Kernel Atheros Wireless Adapter Driver ath9k_htc_wait_for_target use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel. This affects the function ath9k_htc_wait_for_target of the component Atheros Wireless Adapter Driver. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-1679. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function ath9k_htc_wait_for_target of the component Atheros Wireless Adapter Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 05/17/2022. The advisory is shared at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-1679 since 05/12/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236648 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0002: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0002)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lore.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236648). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236648
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0002: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0002)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: lore.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

05/12/2022 🔍
05/17/2022 +5 days 🔍
05/17/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/18/2025 +1097 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1679 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1679
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199977

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2022 07:08
Updated: 05/18/2025 21:05
Changes: 05/17/2022 07:08 (21), 05/17/2022 07:09 (19), 05/18/2022 13:08 (1), 05/18/2022 13:14 (1), 05/18/2025 21:05 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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