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CVE-2023-54213: USB: sisusbvga: Add endpoint checks

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: sisusbvga: Add endpoint checks The syzbot fuzzer was able to provoke a WARNING from the sisusbvga driver: ------------[ cut here ]------------ usb 1-1: BOGUS urb xfer, pipe 3 != type 1 WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 26 at drivers/usb/core/urb.c:504 usb_submit_urb+0xed6/0x1880 drivers/usb/core/urb.c:504 Modules linked in: CPU: 1 PID: 26 Comm: kworker/1:1 Not tainted 6.2.0-rc5-syzkaller-00199-g5af6ce704936 #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 01/12/2023 Workqueue: usb_hub_wq hub_event RIP: 0010:usb_submit_urb+0xed6/0x1880 drivers/usb/core/urb.c:504 Code: 7c 24 18 e8 6c 50 80 fb 48 8b 7c 24 18 e8 62 1a 01 ff 41 89 d8 44 89 e1 4c 89 ea 48 89 c6 48 c7 c7 60 b1 fa 8a e8 84 b0 be 03 <0f> 0b e9 58 f8 ff ff e8 3e 50 80 fb 48 81 c5 c0 05 00 00 e9 84 f7 RSP: 0018:ffffc90000a1ed18 EFLAGS: 00010282 RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: 0000000000000001 RCX: 0000000000000000 RDX: ffff888012783a80 RSI: ffffffff816680ec RDI: fffff52000143d95 RBP: ffff888079020000 R08: 0000000000000005 R09: 0000000000000000 R10: 0000000080000000 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: 0000000000000003 R13: ffff888017d33370 R14: 0000000000000003 R15: ffff888021213600 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff8880b9900000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 00005592753a60b0 CR3: 0000000022899000 CR4: 00000000003506e0 DR0: 0000000000000000 DR1: 0000000000000000 DR2: 0000000000000000 DR3: 0000000000000000 DR6: 00000000fffe0ff0 DR7: 0000000000000400 Call Trace: <TASK> sisusb_bulkout_msg drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:224 [inline] sisusb_send_bulk_msg.constprop.0+0x904/0x1230 drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:379 sisusb_send_bridge_packet drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:567 [inline] sisusb_do_init_gfxdevice drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:2077 [inline] sisusb_init_gfxdevice+0x87b/0x4000 drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:2177 sisusb_probe+0x9cd/0xbe2 drivers/usb/misc/sisusbvga/sisusbvga.c:2869 ... The problem was caused by the fact that the driver does not check whether the endpoints it uses are actually present and have the appropriate types. This can be fixed by adding a simple check of the endpoints.

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel USB driver flaw in sisusbvga. A malformed or unexpected USB VGA device can make the driver submit an invalid USB request because it did not verify required endpoint types first. The public record shows a kernel warning found by syzbot, not confirmed real-world compromise.

Executive priority

Treat this as routine kernel hygiene unless your environment permits untrusted USB devices. Prioritize shared workstations, labs, kiosks, and systems using USB VGA hardware over headless servers.

Technical view

The sisusbvga driver failed to confirm that expected USB endpoints existed and matched required types before use. syzbot triggered a WARNING in usb_submit_urb through sisusb_probe and initialization paths. The kernel fix adds endpoint validation before using the device.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems that include and can load the sisusbvga USB VGA driver, especially where untrusted USB devices can be physically or logically attached. Systems without this driver or without USB device attachment paths have lower practical exposure.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit code, privilege impact, or a CVSS score. Evidence is limited to syzbot-triggered kernel warning details and kernel stable fixes.

Researcher notes

The record supports an endpoint-validation bug, not a demonstrated full exploit chain. Analysis should focus on driver reachability, malformed USB descriptor handling, kernel configuration, module availability, and whether downstream kernels backported the stable commits.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply a vendor kernel update containing the referenced stable sisusbvga endpoint-check fix.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for exact fixed kernel packages.
  • Restrict untrusted USB device attachment on systems awaiting updates.
  • Disable or avoid loading sisusbvga where vendor guidance permits and the driver is unnecessary.

Validation and detection

  • Identify systems running affected Linux kernel versions with sisusbvga available or loaded.
  • Confirm the installed kernel includes one of the referenced stable fixes or a distro backport.
  • Review USB exposure for workstations, kiosks, labs, and virtual USB pass-through environments.
  • Monitor kernel logs for sisusbvga or usb_submit_urb warnings during USB device enumeration.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2unaffected
LinuxLinux2.6.12, 0, 4.14.316, 4.19.284, 5.4.244, 5.10.181, 5.15.114, 6.1.31, 6.3.5, 6.4affected
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