SB20250422126 - Improper locking in Linux kernel usb host driver
Published: April 22, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250422126
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22022)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the drivers/usb/host/xhci.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/061a1683bae6ef56ab8fa392725ba7495515cd1d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43a18225150ce874d23b37761c302a5dffee1595
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4931d9fb99eb5462f3eaa231999d279c40afb21
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb0ba4cb1065e87f9cc75db1fa454e56d0894d01
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12.22
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.13.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.14.1