GSD-2021-1001796 usb: musb: dsps: Fix the probe error path
A flaw in the Linux Kernel USB MUSB driver probe error path could lead to a denial of service, 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-2021-1001796?
GSD-2021-1001796 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
usb: musb: dsps: Fix the probe error path
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 v4.14.252 by commit 5ed60a430fb5f3d93e7fef66264daef466b4d10c, it was introduced in version v4.14.247 by commit 5269937d1483d3159d5b51907346e4f4b13ef079. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001796?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001796?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001796 in the wild and no public exploit code.