GSD-2021-1000845 usb: dwc3: ep0: fix NULL pointer exception

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A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel DWC3 USB driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2021-1000845?

GSD-2021-1000845 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

usb: dwc3: ep0: fix NULL pointer exception

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 v4.9.273 by commit 60156089f07e724e4dc8483702d5e1ede4522749. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000845?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000845?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000845 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000845 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000845 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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