CVE-2022-49686: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: uvc: fix list double add in uvcg_video_pump A panic can occur if the endpoint becomes disabled and the uvcg_video_pump adds the request back to the req_free list after it has already been queued to the endpoint. The endpoint complete will add the request back to the req_free list. Invalidate the local request handle once it's been queued. <6>[ 246.796704][T13726] configfs-gadget gadget: uvc: uvc_function_set_alt(1, 0) <3>[ 246.797078][ T26] list_add double add: new=ffffff878bee5c40, prev=ffffff878bee5c40, next=ffffff878b0f0a90. <6>[ 246.797213][ T26] ------------[ cut here ]------------ <2>[ 246.797224][ T26] kernel BUG at lib/list_debug.c:31! <6>[ 246.807073][ T26] Call trace: <6>[ 246.807180][ T26] uvcg_video_pump+0x364/0x38c <6>[ 246.807366][ T26] process_one_work+0x2a4/0x544 <6>[ 246.807394][ T26] worker_thread+0x350/0x784 <6>[ 246.807442][ T26] kthread+0x2ac/0x320

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.18.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96163f835e65f8c9897487fac965819f0651d671 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d95ac8b920de1d39525fadc408ce675697626ca6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49686? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: uvc: fix list double add in uvcg_video_pump A panic can occur if the endpoint becomes disabled and the uvcg_video_pump adds the request back to the req_free list after it has already been queued to the endpoint. The endpoint complete will add the request back to the req_free list. Invalidate the local request handle once it's been queued. <6>[ 246.796704][T13726] configfs-gadget gadget: uvc: uvc_function_set_alt(1, 0) <3>[ 246.797078][ T26] list_add double add: new=ffffff878bee5c40, prev=ffffff878bee5c40, next=ffffff878b0f0a90. <6>[ 246.797213][ T26] ------------[ cut here ]------------ <2>[ 246.797224][ T26] kernel BUG at lib/list_debug.c:31! <6>[ 246.807073][ T26] Call trace: <6>[ 246.807180][ T26] uvcg_video_pump+0x364/0x38c <6>[ 246.807366][ T26] process_one_work+0x2a4/0x544 <6>[ 246.807394][ T26] worker_thread+0x350/0x784 <6>[ 246.807442][ T26] kthread+0x2ac/0x320 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49686? +

CVE-2022-49686 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49686? +

CVE-2022-49686 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49686? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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