# CVE-2022-1974: linux: A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFC core functionality due to a race condition between kobject...

CVE-2022-1974 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1974, released August 31, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1974
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0015
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 31, 2022

## Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFC core functionality due to a race condition between kobject creation and delete. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privilege to leak kernel information.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1974](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-1974.md) | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1974](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-1974.md) | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.17.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1974](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-1974.md) | Aug 31, 2022 |

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