HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-1734
HIGH

CVE-2022-1734

CWE-416Published: May 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A flaw in Linux Kernel found in nfcmrvl_nci_unregister_dev() in drivers/nfc/nfcmrvl/main.c can lead to use after free both read or write when non synchronized between cleanup routine and firmware download routine.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1734 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.0.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
netapp16 product(s)
h300s firmwareh300sh500s firmwareh500sh700s firmwareh700sh300e firmwareh300eh500e firmwareh500eh700e firmwareh700e+4
Source: NVD CPE · 20 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (12)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-1734
CVSS Score7.0 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-416
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 18, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-416)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-1734 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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