CVE-2025-21838: usb: gadget: core: flush gadget workqueue after device removal

Published Mar 7, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

usb: gadget: core: flush gadget workqueue after device removal

devicedel() can lead to new work being scheduled in gadget->work workqueue. This is observed, for example, with the dwc3 driver with the following call stack: devicedel() gadgetunbinddriver() usbgadgetdisconnectlocked() dwc3gadgetpullup() dwc3gadgetsoftdisconnect() usbgadgetsetstate() schedulework(&gadget->work)

Move flushwork() after devicedel() to ensure the workqueue is cleaned up.

Affected Software

226 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=3.12<6.1.130
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.14-rc2
debian/linux<6.1.133-1
6.1.133-1
debian/linux<6.12.16-1
6.12.16-1
debian/linux<6.12.16-1
6.12.16-1
linux/kernel>=3.12.0<6.1.130
6.1.130
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.80
6.6.80
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.16
6.12.16
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.13.4
6.13.4
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.116-17.2.15-17.3.3-1
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Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.133-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.16-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.37~22.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1034.39~22.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1036.38~22.04.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78~22.04.1
  7. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1033.33~22.04.1
  8. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78.1~22.04.1
  9. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.38~22.04.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1032.33~22.04.1
  11. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78~22.04.1
  12. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1030.31~22.04.1
  13. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78
  14. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.37
  15. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1034.39
  16. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.11.0-1015.15~24.04.1
  17. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1022.23
  18. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1036.38
  19. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.11.0-1015.15~24.04.1
  20. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1032.36
  21. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1019.21
  22. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.11.0-26.26~24.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1033.33
  24. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78.1
  25. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.11.0-1014.15~24.04.1
  26. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.38
  27. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.11.0-1010.10
  28. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.38.1
  29. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1009.9
  30. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.11.0-1022.22
  31. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1032.33
  32. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.39
  33. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-xilinx to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1017.18
  34. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-2028.29
  35. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.1-1030.31
  36. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78+fips1
  37. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.130
  38. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.80
  39. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.16
  40. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.13.4
  41. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.116-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1Fixed in 7.3.3-1
  42. Compensating control

    In the USB gadget core, move flush_work() to execute after device_del() so work newly scheduled during device removal is flushed from gadget->work.

Event History

Mar 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:09 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:09 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:38 AM
Severity

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21838?

CVE-2025-21838 has been categorized with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21838?

To fix CVE-2025-21838, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to the latest stable release that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-21838?

CVE-2025-21838 affects the Linux kernel, specifically impacting systems that utilize the USB gadget functionality.

4

What can happen if CVE-2025-21838 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-21838 could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes related to the USB gadgets on affected systems.

5

When was CVE-2025-21838 published?

CVE-2025-21838 was published in 2025 after being identified in the Linux kernel.

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