GSD-2022-1000882 xhci: Prevent futile URB re-submissions due to incorrect return value.

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Incorrect return value in xHCI driver causes futile URB re-submissions, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1000882?

GSD-2022-1000882 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022.

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 v5.4.182 by commit 1879db4f25212f5f946fd88207e56ac107632a58, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 203a86613fb3bf2767335659513fa98563a3eb71. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000882?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000882?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000882 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-2022-1000882 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000882 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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