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USN-5493-1 Not scored

linux, linux-hwe vulnerability

It was discovered that the 8 Devices USB2CAN interface implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain error conditions, leading to a double-free. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash).

Exploit probability Not scored
Published June 27, 2022
Required by Not available
Last source change June 25, 2026

02 / AFFECTED SOFTWARE

Affected packages

Ubuntu:18.04:LTS linux

97 explicit affected versions

Ubuntu:20.04:LTS linux

60 explicit affected versions

Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS linux-hwe

112 explicit affected versions

03 / CONNECTIONS

Connected vulnerabilities

04 / EVIDENCE

Source records

Open Source Vulnerabilities USN-5493-1

It was discovered that the 8 Devices USB2CAN interface implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain error conditions, leading to a double-free. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash).

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05 / REFERENCES

Further evidence