CVE-2026-45969
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Human Interface Device (HID) PlayStation driver. The ps_gamepad_create() function does not verify the return value of input_ff_create_memless(). This missing check can lead to incorrect behavior or potential system crashes when Force Feedback (FF) effects are activated. This vulnerability could result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for an affected system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability,Integrity
Technical Impact: Unexpected State; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An unexpected return value could place the system in a state that could lead to a crash or other unintended behaviors.
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