CVE-2022-24958
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24958 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 5.16.8 mishandles dev->buf release.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 5.16.8 mishandles dev->buf release.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.16.8 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/89f3594d0de58e8a57d92d497dea9fee3d4b9cdaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220225-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/89f3594d0de58e8a57d92d497dea9fee3d4b9cdaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220225-0008/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24958?
drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 5.16.8 mishandles dev->buf release.
How severe is CVE-2022-24958?
CVE-2022-24958 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24958?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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