CVE-2022-49974

HID: nintendo: fix rumble worker null pointer deref

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: nintendo: fix rumble worker null pointer deref We can dereference a null pointer trying to queue work to a destroyed workqueue. If the device is disconnected, nintendo_hid_remove is called, in which the rumble_queue is destroyed. Avoid using that queue to defer rumble work once the controller state is set to JOYCON_CTLR_STATE_REMOVED. This eliminates the null pointer dereference.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c6e6c334154be16740b44dcd7638fb510b9bd91
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ff89e06c2e5fab30274e4b02360d4241d6e605e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49974?: CVE-2022-49974 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49974?: To fix CVE-2022-49974, 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-2022-49974 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49974 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-2022-49974?: CVE-2022-49974 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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