CVE-2022-49944
Linux Kernel USB Type-C UCSI Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "usb: typec: ucsi: add a common function ucsi_unregister_connectors()" The recent commit 87d0e2f41b8c ("usb: typec: ucsi: add a common function ucsi_unregister_connectors()") introduced a regression that caused NULL dereference at reading the power supply sysfs. It's a stale sysfs entry that should have been removed but remains with NULL ops. The commit changed the error handling to skip the entries after a NULL con->wq, and this leaves the power device unreleased. For addressing the regression, the straight revert is applied here. Further code improvements can be done from the scratch again.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 18, 2025, 1:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the affected packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49944.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d4044c9e6d2e3f11f1f8b5e0ee8647d3eb1afad | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f73aa2cf8bef4a39baa1591c3144ede4788826e |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "usb: typec: ucsi: add a common function ucsi_unregister_connectors()" The recent commit 87d0e2f41b8c ("usb: typec: ucsi: add a common function ucsi_unregister_connectors()") introduced a regression that caused NULL dereference at reading the power supply sysfs. It's a stale sysfs entry that should have been removed but remains with NULL ops. The commit changed the error handling to skip the entries after a NULL con->wq, and this leaves the power device unreleased. For addressing the regression, the straight revert is applied here. Further code improvements can be done from the scratch again. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d4044c9e6d2e3f11f1f8b5e0ee8647d3eb1afad Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f73aa2cf8bef4a39baa1591c3144ede4788826e