CVE-2022-42721
Published Oct 13, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
In cfg80211_add_nontrans_list of scan.c, there is a possible way to corrupt a list due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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QFinch assessment
In cfg80211_add_nontrans_list of scan.c, there is a possible way to corrupt a list due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.suse.com ↗
- www.openwall.com ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- FEDORA-2022-2cfbe17910 ↗
- FEDORA-2022-b948fc3cfb ↗
- FEDORA-2022-1a5b125ac6 ↗
- DSA-5257 ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221101 [SECURITY] [DLA 3173-1] linux-5.10 security update ↗
- packetstormsecurity.com ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
- cert-portal.siemens.com ↗
Record history
Published Oct 13, 2022 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026