Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_hid: fix...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: gadget: f_hid: fix f_hidg lifetime vs cdev
The embedded struct cdev does not have its lifetime correctly tied to
the enclosing struct f_hidg, so there is a use-after-free if /dev/hidgN
is held open while the gadget is deleted.
This can readily be replicated with libusbgx's example programs (for
conciseness - operating directly via configfs is equivalent):
gadget-hid
exec 3<> /dev/hidg0
gadget-vid-pid-remove
exec 3<&-
Pull the existing device up in to struct f_hidg and make use of the
cdev_device_{add,del}() helpers. This changes the lifetime of the
device object to match struct f_hidg, but note that it is still added
and deleted at the same time.
Impact
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2022-50568? CVE-2022-50568 is a unknown-severity security vulnerability. No fixed version is listed yet.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2022-50568? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2022-50568 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
- Is CVE-2022-50568 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2022-50568 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2022-50568 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.