USB Gadget Panics on 10Gbps Cabling in Linux Kernel
Summary
GSD-2021-1000958: usb: fix various gadget panics on 10gbps cabling. Affects Kernel versions < b972eff874637402ddc4a7dd11fb22538a0b6d28. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing an interface between hardware and software. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a widely used interface for connecting devices to computers. The USB gadget subsystem in the Linux Kernel allows the system to act as a USB device. This vulnerability affects the USB gadget subsystem when using 10Gbps cabling.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the USB gadget subsystem can lead to various panics (system crashes) when 10Gbps cabling is used. The exact cause and impact of these panics have not been proven, but they pose a potential security risk. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.44 by commit b972eff874637402ddc4a7dd11fb22538a0b6d28.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The USB gadget subsystem in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to panics when using 10Gbps cabling. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.44 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not fully known, but it can result in system crashes (panics) when using 10Gbps cabling with the USB gadget subsystem.
No known exploits for this vulnerability have been reported.
The details regarding remote exploitation of this vulnerability are not provided.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.44 or later.
More information about this vulnerability can be found in the Open Source Vulnerability database entry GSD-2021-1000958 (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1000xxx/GSD-2021-1000958.json).
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