SB20260508104 - Improper locking in Linux kernel gadget function driver



SB20260508104 - Improper locking in Linux kernel gadget function driver

Published: May 8, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260508104
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43423)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking in ncm_set_alt in the f_ncm USB gadget function when handling USB configuration changes. A local user can trigger the vulnerable code path to cause a denial of service.

The issue results in a kernel bug caused by calling a sleeping function from an invalid atomic context.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.