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CVE-2022-48812: net: dsa: lantiq_gswip: don't use devres for mdiobus

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: lantiq_gswip: don't use devres for mdiobus As explained in commits: 74b6d7d13307 ("net: dsa: realtek: register the MDIO bus under devres") 5135e96a3dd2 ("net: dsa: don't allocate the slave_mii_bus using devres") mdiobus_free() will panic when called from devm_mdiobus_free() <- devres_release_all() <- __device_release_driver(), and that mdiobus was not previously unregistered. The GSWIP switch is a platform device, so the initial set of constraints that I thought would cause this (I2C or SPI buses which call ->remove on ->shutdown) do not apply. But there is one more which applies here. If the DSA master itself is on a bus that calls ->remove from ->shutdown (like dpaa2-eth, which is on the fsl-mc bus), there is a device link between the switch and the DSA master, and device_links_unbind_consumers() will unbind the GSWIP switch driver on shutdown. So the same treatment must be applied to all DSA switch drivers, which is: either use devres for both the mdiobus allocation and registration, or don't use devres at all. The gswip driver has the code structure in place for orderly mdiobus removal, so just replace devm_mdiobus_alloc() with the non-devres variant, and add manual free where necessary, to ensure that we don't let devres free a still-registered bus.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-48812 is a Linux kernel stability flaw in the Lantiq GSWIP network switch driver. Under specific shutdown/unbind conditions, the kernel can panic because an MDIO bus is freed while still registered. This appears most relevant to systems using this driver, often embedded or networking-oriented Linux devices.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted reliability issue, not a broad emergency. Prioritize patch verification for embedded network devices or appliances using affected Linux kernels and Lantiq GSWIP hardware. Routine kernel update processes should address it where vendor fixes are available.

Technical view

The issue is in net/dsa/lantiq_gswip. devm_mdiobus_alloc used devres-managed cleanup, but devres_release_all can call devm_mdiobus_free before the bus is unregistered, causing mdiobus_free to panic. The stable fix changes allocation to non-devres handling and adds explicit free paths for orderly removal.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems with the Lantiq GSWIP DSA switch driver in affected kernel builds. The CVE record references Linux 5.9-era introduction and stable fixes across maintained branches. Confirm against your exact vendor kernel, configuration, and backports.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is indicated by KEV, and the provided sources do not describe remote exploitation. The described impact is a kernel panic during shutdown or driver unbind paths involving device links and certain bus behavior.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to kernel CVE metadata and stable patch references. No CVSS, CWE, or exploit details are provided. Analysis should focus on affected driver presence, branch-specific backports, and whether shutdown/unbind paths can trigger the panic in the deployed platform.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • For custom kernels, confirm the lantiq_gswip fix commit is backported.
  • Prioritize devices using Lantiq GSWIP or Linux DSA switch drivers.
  • If patch status is unclear, request guidance from the device or OS vendor.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernels and embedded devices using Lantiq GSWIP.
  • Check kernel source or changelog for the referenced stable commits.
  • Verify CONFIG_NET_DSA and the lantiq_gswip driver are present where relevant.
  • Review crash logs for shutdown-time mdiobus_free or DSA driver panics.
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LinuxLinuxac3a68d56651c3dad2c12c7afce065fe15267f44, ac3a68d56651c3dad2c12c7afce065fe15267f44, ac3a68d56651c3dad2c12c7afce065fe15267f44, ac3a68d56651c3dad2c12c7afce065fe15267f44unaffected
LinuxLinux5.9, 0, 5.10.101, 5.15.24, 5.16.10, 5.17affected
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