Linux Kernel up to 5.13 memstick rtsx_usb_ms.c rtsx_usb_ms_drv_remove use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.13. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function rtsx_usb_ms_drv_remove of the file drivers/memstick/host/rtsx_usb_ms.c of the component memstick. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-0487. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.13 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rtsx_usb_ms_drv_remove of the file drivers/memstick/host/rtsx_usb_ms.c of the component memstick. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 02/05/2022 as 2044561. The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-0487 since 02/03/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236670 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0125: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0125)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.14-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236670). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236670
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0125: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0125)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.14-rc1
Patch: git.kernel.org

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02/03/2022 🔍
02/05/2022 +2 days 🔍
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05/18/2025 +1198 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 2044561
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-0487 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-0487
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192325

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2022 08:10
Updated: 05/18/2025 18:27
Changes: 02/05/2022 08:10 (44), 02/07/2022 09:29 (1), 05/18/2025 18:27 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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