Vulnerability in Linux Kernel: usb: musb: dsps: Fix the probe error path

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/10/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001810: usb: musb: dsps: Fix the probe error path. Affects Kernel versions >= ffc825049ed2e8c849d318e987fd5073e0be462f, < e923bce31ffefe4f60edfc6b84f62d4a858f3676. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

Free scan

Check if this vulnerability affects your application

Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.

Check my app free

No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds

Upload your dependency manifest or SBOM

Drag & drop your file here or Browse

Java Javascript PHP Python Go Rust Ruby Dart C/C++ Elixir CycloneDX SPDX

Upload a supported dependency manifest or SBOM. No installation or source-code access required.

See supported files and SBOM formats

SBOM sbom.json · bom.json · bom.xml · *.spdx.json · *.cdx.json · *.cdx.xml

Java pom.xml · gradle.lockfile · buildscript-gradle.lockfile

Javascript package-lock.json · yarn.lock · pnpm-lock.yaml

PHP composer.lock

Python poetry.lock · requirements.txt · Pipfile.lock

Go go.mod

Rust Cargo.lock

Ruby Gemfile.lock

Dart pubspec.lock

C/C++ conan.lock

Elixir mix.lock

Enter your work email to receive your report link.

Verify your email to view the full report and start 30 days of continuous monitoring. No credit card required.

Background

The Linux Kernel is a widely used open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux distributions. It provides essential functionality for hardware abstraction, process management, memory management, and device drivers. The musb (Multi-Function USB) subsystem within the Linux Kernel is responsible for managing USB functionality on certain embedded systems. The dsps (Dynamic Peripheral Support) component is a part of the musb subsystem and handles the dynamic configuration of USB peripherals. This vulnerability affects the probe error path in the musb dsps module.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the musb dsps module's probe error path can lead to potential security issues. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, it is crucial to address this vulnerability to ensure the overall security of the Linux Kernel. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.19.207 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v4.19.213. Further technical details and references can be found in the provided links.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →

Workaround

No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the latest version.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the vulnerability in the musb dsps module's probe error path in the Linux Kernel can potentially lead to security issues. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.213 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →