CVE-2026-45969
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Memory Corruption in Linux Kernel HID PlayStation Driver

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-06-16

Assigner: kernel.org

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().
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-06-16
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-45969
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32253
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.14 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.19 (inc) to 6.19.4 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.128 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.75 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.165 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.12 (inc) to 5.15.202 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's PlayStation HID driver. Specifically, the function ps_gamepad_create() calls input_ff_create_memless() without checking its return value. Because of this missing check, when force feedback (FF) effects are triggered, it can cause incorrect behavior or potentially crash the system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that it can lead to incorrect behavior or potential crashes in the Linux kernel when force feedback effects are used with PlayStation gamepads. This could cause system instability or interruptions during use.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not include any details about the impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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