GSD-2023-1000039 HID: core: fix shift-out-of-bounds in hid_report_raw_event

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A shift-out-of-bounds error in the Linux Kernel HID core allows local attackers to cause 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-2023-1000039?

GSD-2023-1000039 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HID: core: fix shift-out-of-bounds in hid_report_raw_event

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 v6.0.13 by commit 2b3b4d7aadaa1b6b58d0f34823bf86cfe8a31b4d, it was introduced in version v2.6.20 by commit dde5845a529ff753364a6d1aea61180946270bfa. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000039?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000039?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000039 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000039 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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