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CVE-2026-43324: USB: dummy-hcd: Fix interrupt synchronization error

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: dummy-hcd: Fix interrupt synchronization error This fixes an error in synchronization in the dummy-hcd driver. The error has a somewhat involved history. The synchronization mechanism was introduced by commit 7dbd8f4cabd9 ("USB: dummy-hcd: Fix erroneous synchronization change"), which added an emulated "interrupts enabled" flag together with code emulating synchronize_irq() (it waits until all current handler callbacks have returned). But the emulated interrupt-disable occurred too late, after the driver containing the handler callback routines had been told that it was unbound and no more callbacks would occur. Commit 4a5d797a9f9c ("usb: gadget: dummy_hcd: fix gpf in gadget_setup") tried to fix this by moving the synchronize_irq() emulation code from dummy_stop() to dummy_pullup(), which runs before the unbind callback. There still were races, though, because the emulated interrupt-disable still occurred too late. It couldn't be moved to dummy_pullup(), because that routine can be called for reasons other than an impending unbind. Therefore commits 7dc0c55e9f30 ("USB: UDC core: Add udc_async_callbacks gadget op") and 04145a03db9d ("USB: UDC: Implement udc_async_callbacks in dummy-hcd") added an API allowing the UDC core to tell dummy-hcd exactly when emulated interrupts and their callbacks should be disabled. That brings us to the current state of things, which is still wrong because the emulated synchronize_irq() occurs before the emulated interrupt-disable! That's no good, beause it means that more emulated interrupts can occur after the synchronize_irq() emulation has run, leading to the possibility that a callback handler may be running when the gadget driver is unbound. To fix this, we have to move the synchronize_irq() emulation code yet again, to the dummy_udc_async_callbacks() routine, which takes care of enabling and disabling emulated interrupt requests. The synchronization will now run immediately after emulated interrupts are disabled, which is where it belongs.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-43324 is a Linux kernel flaw in the dummy-hcd USB emulation driver. A synchronization race can allow callbacks to run after a gadget driver is unbound. The CVSS score is high because successful local exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-severity Linux kernel maintenance item, not a confirmed active-exploitation emergency. Patch first where local users, development pipelines, USB gadget emulation, or shared lab systems increase exposure.

Technical view

The bug is in USB dummy-hcd interrupt emulation. The emulated synchronize_irq() ran before emulated interrupts were disabled, allowing later callbacks during unbind. The fix moves synchronization into dummy_udc_async_callbacks() immediately after disabling emulated interrupts. CVSS is 7.8: local attack, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running affected kernels where the dummy-hcd USB gadget emulation driver is present and usable. This is not described as remotely reachable. Environments using USB gadget testing, emulation, kernel development, or multi-user local access deserve closer review.

Exploitation context

The CVE data marks attack vector as local with low privileges required. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Public sources provided do not include exploit details or proof-of-concept status.

Researcher notes

Affected-version data in the bundle is unusual and should be cross-checked against kernel stable branches and distro advisories. The core issue is a race around dummy-hcd callback synchronization during unbind, addressed by relocating synchronize_irq emulation after interrupt-disable handling.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a Linux kernel or vendor package containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize systems exposing dummy-hcd functionality to local users or test workloads.
  • If immediate patching is not possible, check vendor guidance for temporary controls.
  • Track your distribution advisories for backported fixes and affected kernel builds.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, workstations, CI, and test systems.
  • Check whether dummy-hcd is built, loadable, or currently loaded.
  • Confirm the relevant stable fix commit is present or backported.
  • Review distribution security notices for CVE-2026-43324 package status.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
9

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-43324Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947, 04145a03db9d78469e0817ab3a767c76c0fb0947unaffected
LinuxLinux5.14, 0, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.134, 6.12.81, 6.18.22, 6.19.12, 7.0affected
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