CVE-2021-47273

usb: dwc3-meson-g12a: fix usb2 PHY glue init when phy0 is disabled

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: dwc3-meson-g12a: fix usb2 PHY glue init when phy0 is disabled When only PHY1 is used (for example on Odroid-HC4), the regmap init code uses the usb2 ports when doesn't initialize the PHY1 regmap entry. This fixes: Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000020 ... pc : regmap_update_bits_base+0x40/0xa0 lr : dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init_phy+0x4c/0xf8 ... Call trace: regmap_update_bits_base+0x40/0xa0 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init_phy+0x4c/0xf8 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb2_init+0x7c/0xc8 dwc3_meson_g12a_usb_init+0x28/0x48 dwc3_meson_g12a_probe+0x298/0x540 platform_probe+0x70/0xe0 really_probe+0xf0/0x4d8 driver_probe_device+0xfc/0x168 ...

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/750a0d75564293be3ed50f13ef7f38ab75106421 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8dd3754e707104a34f8ec595034d503ea8871a2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d2aa178d2ad2fb156711113790dde13e9aa2376 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47273?
CVE-2021-47273 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-47273?
To fix CVE-2021-47273, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-47273 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-47273 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-47273?
CVE-2021-47273 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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