CVE-2022-25258
kernel: security issues in the OS descriptor handling section of composite_setup function (composite.c)
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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
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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 · 4.6CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference