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The usb gadget driver tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions and security advisories related to USB device-controller drivers in Linux, which are relevant to systems running Windows with Linux subsystems or virtual machines. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-64583, a use-after-free vulnerability in the Broadcom BDC driver that can cause kernel crashes during device removal or failed probes. The tag includes details on fixed kernel versions and CVSS scores, making it useful for IT professionals and enthusiasts tracking driver stability and security updates. Topics focus on memory-safety flaws, teardown races, and the practical implications for systems using these drivers.
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    CVE-2026-64583: Linux BDC USB Fixes Use-After-Free

    CVE-2026-64583 fixes a teardown race in Linux’s Broadcom BDC USB device-controller driver that can leave an interrupt handler and delayed work item running after the driver has begun freeing their backing memory. For systems that actually use the bdc driver, the result can be a kernel...