GSD-2022-1000878 usb: gadget: clear related members when goto fail

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A flaw in the Linux Kernel USB gadget driver fails to clear members on failure, potentially leading to undefined behavior or resource issues.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000878?

GSD-2022-1000878 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

usb: gadget: clear related members when goto fail

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.4.183 by commit 58b419d16e8791e16f8865463aa28bbcef726e26. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000878?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000878?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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