Linux Kernel up to 5.16.8 inode.c release of reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.8 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c. The manipulation results in release of reference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-24958. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.8 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the file drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a release of reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-763. The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was disclosed 02/11/2022 as 501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-24958 since 02/11/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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.

Applying the patch 501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236670). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Release of reference
CWE: CWE-763 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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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: Patch
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Patch: 501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74

Timelineinfo

02/11/2022 🔍
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05/18/2025 +1192 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 501e38a5531efbd77d5c73c0ba838a889bfc1d74
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-24958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-24958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192882

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2022 12:45
Updated: 05/18/2025 18:59
Changes: 02/11/2022 12:45 (41), 02/16/2022 10:11 (1), 05/18/2025 18:59 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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