CVE-2022-4382

MEDIUM
6.4
CVSS Score
Published: January 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:20 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsLinux KernelKernel

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Severity
MEDIUM6.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A use-after-free flaw caused by a race among the superblock operations in the gadgetfs Linux driver was found. It could be triggered by yanking out a device that is running the gadgetfs side.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

All versions
All versions

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

ExploitMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/14/5

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

6.4MEDIUMCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-416

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