CVE-2026-45969

kernel: HID: playstation: Add missing check for input_ff_create_memless

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 27, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Human Interface Device (HID) PlayStation driver. The ps_gamepad_create() function does not verify the return value of input_ff_create_memless(). This missing check can lead to incorrect behavior or potential system crashes when Force Feedback (FF) effects are activated. This vulnerability could result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for an affected system.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-252 · Unchecked Return Value