GSD-2023-1002174 xhci: Fix null pointer dereference when host dies
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-2023-1002174?
GSD-2023-1002174 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
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 v5.10.165 by commit 081105213ff6f661c114781d469233c7d0e09c2e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002174?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002174?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002174 in the wild and no public exploit code.