Description (CNA)
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.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| n/a / Kernel | affected Linux kernel 5.18-rc7 |
CWE
CWE-416
References
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/87ilqc7jv9.fsf%40kernel.org/t/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0007/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.html
ADP enrichment
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