GSD-2021-1000056 usb: dwc3: core: Do core softreset when switch mode

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A potential security issue in the Linux Kernel DWC3 USB driver related to core softreset during mode switching, with unproven impact.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1000056?

GSD-2021-1000056 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

usb: dwc3: core: Do core softreset when switch mode

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.12.3 by commit 1c10fd60c8595ea7ff7e29d3cf1fa88069941da3, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 41ce1456e1dbbc7355d0fcc10cf7c337c13def24. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000056?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000056?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000056 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000056 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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