Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-42719

A use-after-free in the mac80211 stack when parsing a multi-BSSID element in the Linux kernel 5.2 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16 could be used by attackers (able to inject WLAN frames) to crash the kernel and potentially execute code.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.013 (67.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42719?
CVE-2022-42719 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-13.
How severe is CVE-2022-42719?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-42719 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.