GSD-2023-1001925 HID: betop: check shape of output reports

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A missing shape check in the Linux Kernel betop HID driver could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed output reports.

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-2023-1001925?

GSD-2023-1001925 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

HID: betop: check shape of output reports

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 v6.1.9 by commit 07bc32e53c7bd5c91472cc485231ef6274db9b76, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit 52cd7785f3cdd2724f4efb5b21dbc75d6f9ccef4. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001925?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001925?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001925 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001925 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001925 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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