Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-22995 is a Linux kernel resource-cleanup bug fixed in Linux 5.17. A local user could potentially trigger severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The source bundle does not identify specific products beyond Linux kernel context, so exposure depends on vendor kernels and backports.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for Linux assets where local users, shared hosting, or appliance access exist. Patch through normal kernel or vendor update channels, prioritizing multi-user and sensitive systems first.
Technical view
The flaw is in drivers/usb/dwc3/dwc3-qcom.c. An error path in dwc3_qcom_acpi_register_core omitted platform_device_put and kfree cleanup calls. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Most relevant exposure is Linux systems running kernels before 5.17 or vendor kernels without the upstream fix. The affected product list in the bundle is not specific, so confirm distro, appliance, and NetApp advisory status.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction. No remote attack path is supported by the provided sources.
Researcher notes
The public record gives a concise root cause and upstream fix reference, but limited product mapping. Avoid assuming exploitability on every Linux deployment; validate kernel lineage, driver relevance, and vendor backport status.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade to Linux kernel 5.17 or a vendor kernel containing the upstream fix.
- Check Linux distribution advisories for backported fixes to older supported kernels.
- Review NetApp advisory guidance for any affected NetApp products in use.
- Reduce unnecessary local user access on systems pending remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across relevant hosts and appliances.
- Confirm whether vendor kernels include the fix for commit fa0ef93868a6.
- Identify systems using the Qualcomm DWC3 USB driver or related platform path.
- Check vendor advisories for product-specific affected and fixed versions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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