CVE-2025-68656: Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-68656?

usb host hid driver: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-68656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-68656 affect?

CVE-2025-68656 affects usb host hid driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, usb_class_request_get_descriptor() frees and reallocates hid_device->ctrl_xfer when an oversized descriptor is requested but contin

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-68656 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting usb host hid driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, usb_class_request_get_descriptor() frees and reallocates hid_device->ctrl_xfer when an oversized descriptor is requested but continues to use the stale local pointer, leading to an immediate use-after-free when processing attacker-controlled Report Descriptor lengths. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: espressif

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-12 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

espressif usb host hid driver UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.0

Fixed in: 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy usb-host-hid-driver || rpm -q usb-host-hid-driver || usb-host-hid-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade usb-host-hid-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade usb-host-hid-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-68656?

usb host hid driver: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-68656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-68656 affect?

CVE-2025-68656 affects usb host hid driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, usb_class_request_get_descriptor() frees and reallocates hid_device->ctrl_xfer when an oversized descriptor is requested but contin

How urgent is CVE-2025-68656?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-68657 MEDIUM 6.4 UPGRADE Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices

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