GSD-2023-1002257 usb: gadget: f_fs: Prevent race during ffs_ep0_queue_wait

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel USB gadget functionfs driver can lead to a denial of service.

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-2023-1002257?

GSD-2023-1002257 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

usb: gadget: f_fs: Prevent race during ffs_ep0_queue_wait

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 v4.19.272 by commit e9036e951f93fb8d7b5e9d6e2c7f94a4da312ae4, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit ddf8abd2599491cbad959c700b90ba72a5dce8d0. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002257?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002257?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1002257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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