CVE-2026-45969
HID: playstation: Add missing check for input_ff_create_memless
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: playstation: Add missing check for input_ff_create_memless The ps_gamepad_create() function calls input_ff_create_memless() without verifying its return value, which can lead to incorrect behavior or potential crashes when FF effects are triggered. Add a check for the return value of input_ff_create_memless().
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/496a345cc047a2c2d9d5a76956e1182525578bd5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/987dee1486e975e2baa6a5d062cfdf18bbe901c8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33acf9a4d6eb1f6d01691faca96ad6b2ab0fcfc0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d955aeb26e1210a018492b3b32cbdfaf017aaa25
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35301ca2a83d17aac2f3e8e35c696f0da2a13111
References (7)
CVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
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