CVE-2026-31725
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's usb: gadget: f_ecm component. When a USB gadget function unbinds, the associated net_device may not be properly de-parented from the destroyed gadget device. This can lead to dangling symbolic links in the /sys/class/net/ directory, potentially causing issues with system resource management and integrity.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to create situations where resources are not accounted for and not released, thus causing resources to become scarce for future needs.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to force an error that causes the product to crash or exit out of its current operation.
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