GSD-2021-1002578 usb: cdnsp: Fix a NULL pointer dereference in cdnsp_endpoint_init()
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel cdnsp USB driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002578?
GSD-2021-1002578 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
usb: cdnsp: Fix a NULL pointer dereference in cdnsp_endpoint_init()
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 v5.15.7 by commit 7d94bc8e335cb33918e52efdbe192c36707bfa24, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 3d82904559f4f5a2622db1b21de3edf2eded7664. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002578?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002578?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002578 in the wild and no public exploit code.