GSD-2021-1000898 usb: dwc3: ep0: fix NULL pointer exception
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 needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000898?
GSD-2021-1000898 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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 v5.4.126 by commit 366369b89bedd59b1425386e8d4a18a466e420e4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000898?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000898?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000898 in the wild and no public exploit code.