GSD-2021-1000969 HID: usbhid: fix info leak in hid_submit_ctrl
An information leak in the Linux kernel's USB HID driver allows local attackers to read uninitialized memory.
- 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-2021-1000969?
GSD-2021-1000969 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
HID: usbhid: fix info leak in hid_submit_ctrl
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 v5.10.45 by commit b1e3596416d74ce95cc0b7b38472329a3818f8a9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000969?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000969?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000969 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000969 in the wild and no public exploit code.