CVE-2022-4382: Use After Free

Published Jan 10, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free flaw caused by a race among the superblock operations in the gadgetfs Linux driver was found. It could be triggered by yanking out a device that is running the gadgetfs side.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
May 9, 2023
Data Sourced
09:26 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4382?

CVE-2022-4382 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for a use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4382?

To fix CVE-2022-4382, update the Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

What causes CVE-2022-4382?

CVE-2022-4382 is caused by a use-after-free flaw resulting from race conditions among superblock operations in the gadgetfs Linux driver.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-4382 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2022-4382 can potentially lead to system crashes or unauthorized access depending on how the flaw is exploited.

5

Which Linux systems are affected by CVE-2022-4382?

CVE-2022-4382 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those mentioned in the affected software list.

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