USB mtu3 List Head Check Warning in Linux Kernel

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

10/01/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000061: usb: mtu3: fix list_head check warning. Affects Kernel versions >= 83374e035b6286731c5aa617844c7b724294c2a7, < 249ddfbe00570d6dc76208e88017937d4d374c79. 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 for applications to interact with the hardware. The USB subsystem in the Linux Kernel enables communication with USB devices. The mtu3 driver is responsible for managing USB functionality on MediaTek SoCs. It provides support for USB host, gadget, and dual-role modes. This vulnerability affects the mtu3 driver in the Linux Kernel.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the mtu3 driver of the Linux Kernel is related to a list_head check warning. The specific details of the warning are not provided in the vulnerability report. However, it is mentioned that the vulnerability was fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.13. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven. It is important to note that this vulnerability was introduced in Linux Kernel version v5.2. The report provides the commit IDs for both the introduction and fix of the vulnerability.

How To Fix

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Workaround

No specific workaround is mentioned in the vulnerability report.

Conclusion

The USB mtu3 List Head Check Warning vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's mtu3 driver can be fixed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.13 or later. It is important to stay updated with the latest security patches and follow best practices for securing the Linux Kernel. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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