GSD-2021-1001033 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 needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001033?

GSD-2021-1001033 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 v5.12.11 by commit 788755756dd4a6aba1de479fec20b0fa600e7f19. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001033?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001033?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1001033 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001033 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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