MEDIUM
CVE-2022-25258
CWE-476Published: February 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in drivers/usb/gadget/composite.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.10. The USB Gadget subsystem lacks certain validation of interface OS descriptor requests (ones with a large array index and ones associated with NULL function pointer retrieval). Memory corruption might occur.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-25258 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.10Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/szymonh/d-os-descriptorIssue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/75e5b4849b81e19e9efe1654b30d7f3151c33c2cPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0007/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5092Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
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https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.10Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/szymonh/d-os-descriptorIssue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/75e5b4849b81e19e9efe1654b30d7f3151c33c2cPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-25258
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 16, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-25258 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.