CVE-2024-38628: Linux kernel · usb: gadget: u_audio: Fix race condition use of controls after free during gadget
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1015.16~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 11:12 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1015.16~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1014.16~22.04.1, 6.8.0-45.45~22.04.1 +16
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6999-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7004-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7005-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7008-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7005-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6999-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7029-1 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch addressing this vulnerability is available and should be applied. The fixed versions include 6.8.0-1015.16~22.04.1 and other 6.8.0 kernel releases as listed. Users and administrators should upgrade to these fixed kernel versions to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2024-38628 is a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB gadget audio driver (u_audio). The flaw involves use of control pointers after they have been freed during gadget unbind operations, which could lead to system instability or compromise. The issue is resolved by holding onto control IDs instead of pointers, ensuring proper locking and preventing use-after-free conditions. This vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 6.8.0-1015.16~22.04.1 and several specific older versions. A patch is available and has been released in fixed kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38628 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-38628 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/1b739388aa3f8dfb63a9fca777e6dfa6912d0464 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/89e66809684485590ea0b32c3178e42cba36ac09 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/453d3fa9266e53f85377b911c19b9a4563fa88c0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bea73b58ab67fe581037ad9cdb93c2557590c068 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b739388aa3f8dfb63a9fca777e6dfa6912d0464 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6999-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7004-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7005-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7008-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7005-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6999-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7029-1 (opens in a new tab)