media: rc: fix races with imon_disconnect()
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 15 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rc: fix races with imon_disconnect() Syzbot reports a KASAN issue as below: BUG: KASAN: use-after-free in __create_pipe include/linux/usb.h:1945 [inline] BUG: KASAN: use-after-free in send_packet+0xa2d/0xbc0 drivers/media/rc/imon.c:627 Read of size 4 at addr ffff8880256fb000 by task syz-executor314/4465 CPU: 2 PID: 4465 Comm: syz-executor314 Not tainted 6.0.0-rc1-syzkaller #0 Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.14.0-2 04/01/2014 Call Trace: <TASK> __dump_stack lib/dump_stack.c:88 [inline] dump_stack_lvl+0xcd/0x134 lib/dump_stack.c:106 print_address_description mm/kasan/report.c:317 [inline] print_report.cold+0x2ba/0x6e9 mm/kasan/report.c:433 kasan_report+0xb1/0x1e0 mm/kasan/report.c:495 __create_pipe include/linux/usb.h:1945 [inline] send_packet+0xa2d/0xbc0 drivers/media/rc/imon.c:627 vfd_write+0x2d9/0x550 drivers/media/rc/imon.c:991 vfs_write+0x2d7/0xdd0 fs/read_write.c:576 ksys_write+0x127/0x250 fs/read_write.c:631 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:50 [inline] do_syscall_64+0x35/0xb0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x63/0xcd The iMON driver improperly releases the usb_device reference in imon_disconnect without coordinating with active users of the device. Specifically, the fields usbdev_intf0 and usbdev_intf1 are not protected by the users counter (ictx->users). During probe, imon_init_intf0 or imon_init_intf1 increments the usb_device reference count depending on the interface. However, during disconnect, usb_put_dev is called unconditionally, regardless of actual usage. As a result, if vfd_write or other operations are still in progress after disconnect, this can lead to a use-after-free of the usb_device pointer. Thread 1 vfd_write Thread 2 imon_disconnect ... if usb_put_dev(ictx->usbdev_intf0) else usb_put_dev(ictx->usbdev_intf1) ... while send_packet if pipe = usb_sndintpipe( ictx->usbdev_intf0) UAF else pipe = usb_sndctrlpipe( ictx->usbdev_intf0, 0) UAF Guard access to usbdev_intf0 and usbdev_intf1 after disconnect by checking ictx->disconnected in all writer paths. Add early return with -ENODEV in send_packet(), vfd_write(), lcd_write() and display_open() if the device is no longer present. Set and read ictx->disconnected under ictx->lock to ensure memory synchronization. Acquire the lock in imon_disconnect() before setting the flag to synchronize with any ongoing operations. Ensure writers exit early and safely after disconnect before the USB core proceeds with cleanup. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with Syzkaller.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 2.6.35 and later | 5.4.301, 5.10.246, 5.15.195, 6.1.156, 6.6.110, 6.12.51, 6.16.11, 6.17.1, 6.18 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 2.6.35 and later Fixed in 5.4.301, 5.10.246, 5.15.195, 6.1.156, 6.6.110, 6.12.51, 6.16.11, 6.17.1, 6.18 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.4.301, 5.10.246, 5.15.195, 6.1.156, 6.6.110, 6.12.51, 6.16.11, 6.17.1, 6.18
Red Hat 8 advisories
- RHSA-2026:3685 Released 2026-03-03 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) bpftool-3.10.0-1160.147.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1160.147.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1160.147.1.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.147.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.147.1.el7
- RHSA-2026:3634 Released 2026-03-03 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7 ELS) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1160.147.1.rt56.1299.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1160.147.1.rt56.1299.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.147.1.rt56.1299.el7 +4
- RHSA-2026:1512 Released 2026-01-28 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) bpftool-4.18.0-193.183.1.el8_2, kernel-4.18.0-193.183.1.el8_2, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.18.0-193.183.1.el8_2 +14
Show 5 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2026:1442 Released 2026-01-28 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6 +14
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.177.1.el8_6 +14
- RHSA-2026:1445 Released 2026-01-28 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8 +14
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.126.1.el8_8 +14
- RHSA-2026:0533 Released 2026-01-14 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4 +14
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.183.1.el8_4 +14
- RHSA-2026:0444 Released 2026-01-12 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.92.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.92.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.92.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.92.1.el8_10
- RHSA-2026:0443 Released 2026-01-12 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.92.1.rt7.433.el8_10 +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0444 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1512 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0533 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1442 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1442 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0533 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1442 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0444 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0443 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0443 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:3685 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:3685 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:3634 |
Not affected: 6 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-39993
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2c3m-5h4x-9w2g
References
Other 9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9348976003e39754af344949579e824a0a210fc4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b03fac6e2a38331faf8510b480becfa90cea1c9f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71c52b073922d05e79e6de7fc7f5f38f927929a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71096a6161a25e84acddb89a9d77f138502d26ab
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71da40648741d15b302700b68973fe8b382aef3c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd5d3e6b149ec8cce045d86a2b5e3664d6b32ba5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9f6ce99624a41c3bcb29a8d7d79b800665229dd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e7fd93b9cc565b839bc55a6662475718963e156
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa0f61cc1d828178aa921475a9b786e7fbb65ccb
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Sources
- CVE-2025-39993 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-39993 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2c3m-5h4x-9w2g · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-39993 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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