CVE-2024-36896

USB: core: Fix access violation during port device removal

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: core: Fix access violation during port device removal Testing with KASAN and syzkaller revealed a bug in port.c:disable_store(): usb_hub_to_struct_hub() can return NULL if the hub that the port belongs to is concurrently removed, but the function does not check for this possibility before dereferencing the returned value. It turns out that the first dereference is unnecessary, since hub->intfdev is the parent of the port device, so it can be changed easily. Adding a check for hub == NULL prevents further problems. The same bug exists in the disable_show() routine, and it can be fixed the same way.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.47%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36896?
CVE-2024-36896 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36896?
To fix CVE-2024-36896, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-36896 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36896 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36896?
CVE-2024-36896 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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