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CVE-2024-40934: HID: logitech-dj: Fix memory leak in logi_dj_recv_switch_to_dj_mode()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: logitech-dj: Fix memory leak in logi_dj_recv_switch_to_dj_mode() Fix a memory leak on logi_dj_recv_send_report() error path.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue is a memory leak in the Logitech DJ HID receiver driver. The public record does not provide CVSS, active exploitation, or a detailed impact statement. Business urgency is mainly patch hygiene for Linux endpoints, servers, and appliances where this driver is present or vendor advisories apply.

Executive priority

Treat this as a routine kernel maintenance item unless your asset inventory shows affected Siemens products, Debian LTS kernels, or endpoints using Logitech DJ receivers at scale. No source confirms active exploitation or severe impact.

Technical view

The fix addresses a memory leak on the logi_dj_recv_send_report() error path inside logi_dj_recv_switch_to_dj_mode(). Affected evidence is version and commit based, with stable kernel references and downstream Debian LTS and Siemens advisories. No exploit mechanism, privilege requirement, or direct confidentiality/integrity impact is described in the supplied sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most plausible on Linux systems with the Logitech DJ HID receiver driver reachable, including desktops, embedded Linux, or vendor appliances that ship affected kernels. Confirm by mapping your running kernel package to vendor advisories or the referenced stable commits.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of exploitation in the wild. The described bug is a memory leak on an error path, so practical risk depends on whether that path is reachable in the deployed environment.

Researcher notes

The available record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or complete attack preconditions are supplied. Analysis should focus on source-level diff review, downstream kernel backport mapping, and whether the affected error path can be triggered in realistic configurations.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Follow Debian LTS guidance if using affected Debian kernel packages.
  • Follow Siemens ProductCERT guidance for listed Siemens products.
  • Map vendor kernel builds to upstream fixed commits before closing exposure.
  • If no fix is available, monitor vendor guidance and document temporary risk acceptance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions and vendor kernel package revisions.
  • Check whether the Logitech DJ HID driver is present or loaded.
  • Compare deployed kernels with the upstream stable commit references.
  • Review Debian LTS and Siemens advisories for product-specific applicability.
  • Confirm patched systems received the vendor kernel update and rebooted successfully.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
12

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
3ADP providers
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SSVC decision data

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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxcf48a7ba5c095f76bb9c1951f120fa048442422f, e38a6f12685d8a2189b72078f6254b069ff84650, 4fb28379b3c735398b252a979c991b340baa6b5b, 6e59609541514d2ed3472f5bc999c55bdb6144ee, 6f20d3261265885f6a6be4cda49d7019728760e0, 6f20d3261265885f6a6be4cda49d7019728760e0, 6f20d3261265885f6a6be4cda49d7019728760e0, 144becd79c196f02143ca71fc10766bd0cc660a1, 00ab92481d3a40a5ad323df4c518068f66ce49f1, 5.4.257, 5.10.195, 5.15.132, 6.1.53, 6.4.16, 6.5.3unaffected
LinuxLinux6.6, 0, 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10affected
Weakness

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