USB Gadget: Clear Related Members When Goto Fail

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

18/03/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000785: usb: gadget: clear related members when goto fail. Affects Kernel versions < ab3656acb7b4f33a30970a920ed90f0db36d940b. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The USB Gadget is a feature in the Linux Kernel that allows the system to act as a USB device. It enables various USB functionalities, such as emulating USB devices, connecting to USB hosts, and implementing USB protocols. The USB Gadget is an essential component for devices that need to interact with USB peripherals.

However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the USB Gadget implementation in the Linux Kernel. This vulnerability can potentially lead to security issues if exploited by an attacker.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the USB Gadget implementation arises from a failure to clear related members when encountering a 'goto fail' statement. This oversight can result in the persistence of sensitive information or incorrect behavior, which could be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions.

The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet, but it is crucial to address it to ensure the security of systems utilizing the USB Gadget functionality in the Linux Kernel.

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. However, applying the recommended fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the latest version will address the issue.

Conclusion

The USB Gadget vulnerability in the Linux Kernel can potentially lead to security issues if exploited. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.27 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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