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-2022-1000840: usb: gadget: clear related members when goto fail. Affects Kernel versions < fdd64084e405544c5c11841ca9261785c988e2a1. 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 the system to provide USB functionality to other devices. This vulnerability affects the USB Gadget functionality in the Linux Kernel. The USB Gadget is responsible for managing USB communication and handling requests from USB hosts. The vulnerability arises from a failure to clear related members when a 'goto' statement is executed. This can lead to memory corruption or other security issues.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the USB Gadget functionality of the Linux Kernel occurs when related members are not properly cleared when a 'goto' statement is executed. This can result in memory corruption or other security issues. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause a denial of service. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The USB Gadget vulnerability in the Linux Kernel can lead to memory corruption or other security issues. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.104 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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