GSD-2023-1001863 usb: typec: ucsi: Don't attempt to resume the ports before they exist
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel USB Type-C UCSI driver can cause a system crash when attempting to resume ports before they are initialized.
- 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-2023-1001863?
GSD-2023-1001863 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
usb: typec: ucsi: Don't attempt to resume the ports before they exist
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 v6.1.11 by commit fdd11d7136fd070b3a74d6d8799d9eac28a57fc5, it was introduced in version v6.1.1 by commit 9222912924fcf56e2d166a503eddbdb5ffd2005f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001863?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001863?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001863 in the wild and no public exploit code.