GSD-2023-1001741 xhci: Fix null pointer dereference when host dies

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A null pointer dereference in the xHCI driver can cause a denial of service when the host controller dies.

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-2023-1001741?

GSD-2023-1001741 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xhci: Fix null pointer dereference when host dies

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 v5.15.90 by commit c462ac871f49753eca86bb960f573b993976a5ea. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001741?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001741?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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