GSD-2021-1002458 HID: bigbenff: prevent null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel bigbenff HID 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-2021-1002458?
GSD-2021-1002458 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HID: bigbenff: prevent null pointer dereference
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 v5.4.165 by commit 8e0ceff632f48175ec7fb4706129c55ca8a7c7bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002458?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002458?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002458 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002458 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002458 in the wild and no public exploit code.