CVE-2025-40092: usb: gadget: f_ncm: Refactor bind path to use __free()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: gadget: fncm: Refactor bind path to use free()
After an bind/unbind cycle, the ncm->notifyreq is left stale. If a subsequent bind fails, the unified error label attempts to free this stale request, leading to a NULL pointer dereference when accessing ep->ops->freerequest.
Refactor the error handling in the bind path to use the free() automatic cleanup mechanism.
Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000020 Call trace: usbepfreerequest+0x2c/0xec ncmbind+0x39c/0x3dc usbaddfunction+0xcc/0x1f0 configfscompositebind+0x468/0x588 gadgetbinddriver+0x104/0x270 reallyprobe+0x190/0x374 driverprobedevice+0xa0/0x12c driverprobedevice+0x3c/0x218 deviceattachdriver+0x14c/0x188 busforeachdrv+0x10c/0x168 deviceattach+0xfc/0x198 deviceinitialprobe+0x14/0x24 busprobedevice+0x94/0x11c deviceadd+0x268/0x48c usbaddgadget+0x198/0x28c dwc3gadgetinit+0x700/0x858 dwc3setmode+0x3cc/0x664 processscheduledworks+0x1d8/0x488 workerthread+0x244/0x334 kthread+0x114/0x1bc retfromfork+0x10/0x20
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Refactor the Linux kernel USB gadget f_ncm bind-path error handling to use the __free() automatic cleanup mechanism, ensuring ncm->notify_req is cleaned up and not left stale after an bind/unbind cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-40092?
CVE-2025-40092 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on system stability during the bind/unbind cycle in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40092?
To fix CVE-2025-40092, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-40092?
CVE-2025-40092 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the usb gadget f_ncm functionalities.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2025-40092?
Symptoms of CVE-2025-40092 may include system instability or crashes related to USB device management during bind and unbind operations.
Is CVE-2025-40092 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2025-40092 is not considered remotely exploitable as it primarily affects local operations involving USB devices in the Linux kernel.