CVE-2026-45969

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().

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33acf9a4d6eb1f6d01691faca96ad6b2ab0fcfc0	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35301ca2a83d17aac2f3e8e35c696f0da2a13111	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45b01d85265bc1ccdd69e0a7887db4b905a778f4	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/496a345cc047a2c2d9d5a76956e1182525578bd5	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/987dee1486e975e2baa6a5d062cfdf18bbe901c8	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d955aeb26e1210a018492b3b32cbdfaf017aaa25	Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6807641ac94e832988655a1c0e60ccc806b76dc	Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

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Information

Published : 2026-05-27 14:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:52

NVD link : CVE-2026-45969

Mitre link : CVE-2026-45969

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-45969

JSON object : View

Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

CWE

CWE-476

NULL Pointer Dereference

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