PT-2025-25900
CVE-2022-49974
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Published
2022-07-13
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Updated
2026-10-09
Description by
CVSS 3.1
8.8
HighMetricsAV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A null pointer dereference issue has been identified in the Linux kernel, specifically in the HID Nintendo module. The problem occurs when trying to queue work to a destroyed workqueue, which can happen when a device is disconnected and the rumble queue is destroyed. This issue is resolved by avoiding the use of the rumble queue once the controller state is set to JOYCON CTLR STATE REMOVED.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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