CVE-2022-49968 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ieee802154/adf7242: defer destroy_workqueue call There is a possible race condition (use-after-free) like below (FREE) | (USE) adf7242_remove | adf7242_channel cancel_delayed_work_sync | destroy_workqueue (1) | adf7242_cmd_rx | mod_delayed_work (2) | The root cause for this race is that the upper layer (ieee802154) is unaware of this detaching event and the function adf7242_channel can be called without any checks. To fix this, we can add a flag write at the beginning of adf7242_remove and add flag check in adf7242_channel. Or we can just defer the destructive operation like other commit 3e0588c291d6 ("hamradio: defer ax25 kfree after unregister_netdev") which let the ieee802154_unregister_hw() to handle the synchronization. This patch takes the second option. runs")
A race condition vulnerability causing a use-after-free issue has been identified in the Linux kernel's ieee802154/adf7242 component. The vulnerability arises because the upper layer is not aware of a detaching event, allowing the adf7242_channel function to be called without proper checks. This can lead to a workqueue being destroyed while it is still in use, creating a potential for exploitation.
The vulnerability has been addressed in the official Linux kernel repository. Users should upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been patched.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/15f3b89bd521d5770d36a61fc04a77c293138ba6 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23a29932715ca43bceb2eae1bdb770995afe7271 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f8558c5c642c62c450c98c99b7d18a709fff485 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afe7116f6d3b888778ed6d95e3cf724767b9aedf | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bed12d7531df1417fc92c691999ff95e03835008 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dede80aaf01f4b6e8657d23726cb4a3da226ec4c | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.17.19, < 4.18 >= 4.18.1, < 4.19.258 >= 4.20, < 5.4.213 >= 5.5, < 5.10.142 >= 5.11, < 5.15.66 >= 5.16, < 5.19.8 4.18 - 4.18 rc6 4.18 rc7 4.18 rc8 6.0 rc1 6.0 rc2 6.0 rc3 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 18, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |