CVE-2023-25012

kernel: hid: use-after-free in bigben_set_led()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.6

CVSS 3.1

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Published · January 25, 2023

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel. This issue may be triggered in the bigben_set_led() function when plugging in a malicious USB device that advertises itself as a bigben device. This flaw allows a local user with physical access to cause a denial of service.

Statement

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not affected by this flaw, as the BigBen Interactive controller driver (CONFIG_HID_BIGBEN_FF) is not enabled in any current shipping kernels.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free