CVE-2022-4662

kernel: Recursive locking violation in usb-storage that can cause the kernel to deadlock

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

4.3

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 13, 2022

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

An incorrect access control flaw was found in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem. When attaching a malicious usb device, the recursive locking violation in usb-storage can cause the kernel to deadlock. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-455 · Non-exit on Failed Initialization