GSD-2022-1000727 xhci: Prevent futile URB re-submissions due to incorrect return value.

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An incorrect return value in the xHCI driver causes futile URB re-submissions, potentially leading to a denial of service.

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-2022-1000727?

GSD-2022-1000727 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xhci: Prevent futile URB re-submissions due to incorrect return value.

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 v5.16.12 by commit 12231153fa97aeef8e478da3c3bd4081cbf10bdb, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 203a86613fb3bf2767335659513fa98563a3eb71. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000727?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000727?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2022-1000727 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000727 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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