# CVE-2022-1679: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-05-16 · Updated: 2026-10-14

## Affected

- n/a Kernel: Linux kernel 5.18-rc7

## 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.

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## Related

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## 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

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