SB2025050453 - Improper locking in Linux kernel gadget function driver 



SB2025050453 - Improper locking in Linux kernel gadget function driver

Published: May 4, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050453
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53045)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the g_audio_cleanup() function in drivers/usb/gadget/function/u_audio.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.