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CVE-2013-2892: drivers/hid/hid-pl.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when C...

drivers/hid/hid-pl.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_PANTHERLORD is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based out-of-bounds write) via a crafted device.

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This is an old Linux kernel HID flaw affecting systems that include the Pantherlord game-controller driver. A maliciously crafted physical HID device could crash the system by triggering a heap out-of-bounds write. The sources describe denial of service, not remote compromise. Exposure depends on kernel version, CONFIG_HID_PANTHERLORD, and attacker physical access. Most likely exposure is older Linux systems, embedded devices, kiosks, workstations, or appliances that permit physical USB/HID attachment and run affected kernels with the Pantherlord HID driver enabled. Treat as a targeted physical-access denial-of-service risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize patch verification on exposed legacy Linux assets and environments where device crashes affect safety, uptime, or customer-facing operations. Mitigation focus: Apply applicable vendor kernel updates from Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian, or your Linux distributor.; Prioritize systems with physical USB exposure, kiosks, labs, and shared-access workstations.; If updates are unavailable, follow vendor guidance on disabling Pantherlord HID support..

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