CVE-2026-64583 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 08/06/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: gadget: udc: bdc: free IRQ and drain func_wake_notify before teardown
The Broadcom BDC UDC driver registers its IRQ handler with devm_request_irq() in bdc_udc_init(), so the IRQ is released by devm only after bdc_remove() returns. devm releases resources in reverse LIFO order, but bdc_remove() runs bdc_udc_exit() and bdc_hw_exit() -> bdc_mem_free() manually before returning: bdc_udc_exit() tears down individual endpoint objects via bdc_free_ep(), while bdc_hw_exit() -> bdc_mem_free() frees and NULLs the DMA-coherent status-report ring (bdc->srr.sr_bds) and kfree()s bdc->bdc_ep_array. Both happen while the IRQ handler (bdc_udc_interrupt, requested with IRQF_SHARED) remains deliverable in the window up to the post-remove devm free_irq().
On receipt of a shared interrupt in that window, bdc_udc_interrupt() dereferences bdc->srr.sr_bds[bdc->srr.dqp_index] (NULL or freed DMA)
and dispatches sr_handler callbacks that index into bdc_ep_array, causing a NULL-deref or use-after-free.
The same window affects the delayed_work bdc->func_wake_notify, which is armed from the IRQ handler via bdc_sr_uspc() -> handle_link_state_change() -> schedule_delayed_work() and may self-rearm from its own callback bdc_func_wake_timer(). No cancel exists anywhere in the driver, so a queued work item that fires after bdc_remove() returns and the bdc structure is devm-freed dereferences freed memory.
Replace devm_request_irq() with request_irq() and add an explicit free_irq(bdc->irq, bdc) in bdc_remove(). Clear BDC_GIE before free_irq() to stop the device from asserting interrupts, then free_irq() drains any in-flight handler, then cancel_delayed_work_sync() drains the func_wake_notify delayed work. This ordering ensures the IRQ handler and delayed work cannot interfere with the subsequent endpoint and DMA teardown in bdc_udc_exit() and bdc_hw_exit(). Wire the matching free_irq() into the bdc_udc_init() error path so the IRQ is released on probe failure, and route the bdc_init_ep() failure through err0 instead of returning directly.
This issue was found by an in-house static analysis tool.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/06/2026
The vulnerability resides within the Broadcom BDC USB Device Controller (UDC) driver in the Linux kernel, specifically in how it manages interrupt resources during device removal. This flaw represents a classic race condition scenario where the driver's cleanup sequence does not properly synchronize with active interrupt processing, creating opportunities for memory corruption and system instability. The issue manifests when the device is removed while interrupt handlers may still be executing or queued, leading to potential use-after-free conditions and null pointer dereferences.
The technical root cause stems from improper resource management ordering in the driver's remove function. The Broadcom BDC UDC driver registers its IRQ handler using devm_request_irq() within bdc_udc_init(), which defers cleanup until after bdc_remove() completes due to device managed resource lifecycle semantics. However, bdc_remove() performs manual cleanup operations including bdc_udc_exit() and bdc_hw_exit() that free critical data structures such as the status-report ring (bdc->srr.sr_bds) and endpoint array (bdc->bdc_ep_array) before devm releases the IRQ. This creates a temporal window where interrupt handlers can still execute with partially freed memory structures, particularly when dealing with shared interrupts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple memory corruption to potentially enable privilege escalation or system crashes. When bdc_udc_interrupt() executes during this race window, it attempts to access freed DMA-coherent buffers through bdc->srr.sr_bds array and index into the bdc_ep_array, causing either null pointer dereferences or use-after-free conditions that can result in kernel oops, denial of service, or more severe exploitation scenarios. Additionally, the delayed work mechanism for func_wake_notify presents a similar risk as it may execute after the main structure has been freed, creating another potential vector for memory corruption.
The fix implements proper resource lifecycle management by replacing devm_request_irq() with standard request_irq() and adding explicit cleanup in bdc_remove(). The solution ensures proper ordering where BDC_GIE is cleared before free_irq() to prevent new interrupts, allowing free_irq() to drain any in-flight handlers. The subsequent cancel_delayed_work_sync() ensures all pending delayed work is completed before memory teardown occurs. This approach aligns with CWE-129 principles for proper resource management and follows ATT&CK technique T1068 by preventing privilege escalation through kernel memory corruption. The error handling paths in bdc_udc_init() are also corrected to ensure IRQ cleanup on probe failure, maintaining consistent resource management across all driver initialization scenarios.
Security implications of this vulnerability extend to potential exploitation for local privilege escalation or denial of service attacks targeting USB device functionality. The fix addresses the core issue by ensuring proper synchronization between interrupt handling and memory teardown operations, preventing the race condition that could allow attackers to manipulate freed memory structures through carefully crafted USB traffic or by triggering specific interrupt sequences during device removal. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper resource lifecycle management in kernel drivers, particularly those handling shared interrupts and complex DMA operations that require precise timing and synchronization between multiple subsystems.