GSD-2023-1001808 usb: xhci: Check endpoint is valid before dereferencing it
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel xHCI USB driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001808?
GSD-2023-1001808 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
usb: xhci: Check endpoint is valid before dereferencing it
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 v5.4.230 by commit 9891e5c73cab3fd9ed532dc50e9799e55e974766, it was introduced in version v3.15 by commit 50e8725e7c429701e530439013f9681e1fa36b5d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001808?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001808?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001808 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001808 in the wild and no public exploit code.