Linux Kernel up to 5.16.2 dwc3-qcom.c dwc3_qcom_probe dwc3_qcom_create_urs_usb_platdev return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function dwc3_qcom_probe of the file drivers/usb/dwc3/dwc3-qcom.c. Executing a manipulation of the argument dwc3_qcom_create_urs_usb_platdev can lead to return value. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-22999. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16.2 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function dwc3_qcom_probe of the file drivers/usb/dwc3/dwc3-qcom.c. The manipulation of the argument dwc3_qcom_create_urs_usb_platdev with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/usb/dwc3/dwc3-qcom.c misinterprets the dwc3_qcom_create_urs_usb_platdev return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).

The weakness was released 03/01/2023 as b52fe2dbb3e655eb1483000adfab68a219549e13. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-22999 since 01/11/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.16.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cdn.kernel.org. Applying the patch b52fe2dbb3e655eb1483000adfab68a219549e13 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27099). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.16.3
Patch: b52fe2dbb3e655eb1483000adfab68a219549e13

Timelineinfo

01/11/2023 🔍
03/01/2023 +49 days 🔍
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10/06/2025 +950 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: b52fe2dbb3e655eb1483000adfab68a219549e13
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-22999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222016
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2023 07:04
Updated: 10/06/2025 04:09
Changes: 03/01/2023 07:04 (46), 03/26/2023 13:57 (10), 10/06/2025 04:09 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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