Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-1679: ELSA-2022-8267: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)
7
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
02/07/2022
11/24/2022
11/22/2022
08/06/2024
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.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel
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