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CVE-2022-25258

kernel: security issues in the OS descriptor handling section of composite_setup function (composite.c)

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.6

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 16, 2022

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s USB gadget subsystem in the way a user uses too many interfaces for the gadget type. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Statement

There was no shipped kernel version that was seen affected by this problem.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference