CVE-2022-24958

High

drivers/usb/gadget/legacy/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 5.16.8 mishandles dev->buf release.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-02-11
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-763

CVE-2022-24958 is a Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference vulnerability

What is Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference?

The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system but calls the wrong release function. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-24958?

    CVE-2022-24958 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference flaw (CWE-763) . CVE-2022-24958 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-24958?

    CVE-2022-24958 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-24958?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2022-24958 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2022-24958 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-24958 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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