GSD-2021-1001527 usb: dwc2: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
Missing return value check in the DWC2 USB driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2021-1001527?
GSD-2021-1001527 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
usb: dwc2: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
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 v4.14.250 by commit 4b7f4a0eb92bf37bea4cd838c7f83ea42823ca8b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001527?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001527?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001527 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001527 in the wild and no public exploit code.