CVE-2026-45877 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: intel-ish-hid: fix NULL-ptr-deref in ishtp_bus_remove_all_clients During a warm reset flow, the cl->device pointer may be NULL if the reset occurs while clients are still being enumerated. Accessing cl->device->reference_count without a NULL check leads to a kernel panic. This issue was identified during multi-unit warm reboot stress clycles. Add a defensive NULL check for cl->device to ensure stability under such intensive testing conditions. KASAN: null-ptr-deref in range [0000000000000000-0000000000000007] Workqueue: ish_fw_update_wq fw_reset_work_fn Call Trace: ishtp_bus_remove_all_clients+0xbe/0x130 [intel_ishtp] ishtp_reset_handler+0x85/0x1a0 [intel_ishtp] fw_reset_work_fn+0x8a/0xc0 [intel_ish_ipc]
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Intel ISH HID component, specifically within the ISHTP bus client removal process. This issue occurs during a warm reset when the client device pointer may be NULL if the reset happens while clients are still being enumerated. The vulnerability leads to a kernel panic, as the reference count of the device is accessed without a proper NULL check. This problem was discovered during multi-unit warm reboot stress testing, where the lack of a defensive NULL check caused instability under such demanding conditions.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. The specific commit that fixes this issue is available in the Linux kernel stable tree.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b605e8ce60698c27a26f512968a597fd620d2e8 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/272dac57caa981718e7188c80c703e7bb1998054 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56f7db581ee73af53cd512e00a6261a025bf1d58 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/feb4bcfd405282de60aba321f13a1272b30c5af4 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.9, < 6.12.75 >= 6.13, < 6.18.14 >= 6.19, < 6.19.4 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |