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The hid steam tag covers content related to the Linux kernel's HID (Human Interface Device) subsystem for Steam controllers, including security vulnerabilities and patches. A recent thread discusses CVE-2025-21923, a use-after-free bug in the Steam HID driver that occurs during device detachment. The vulnerability has been fixed upstream, and the thread provides a patch guide for operators running affected kernel versions. This tag is relevant for users managing Linux systems with Steam controller support, particularly those concerned with kernel security updates and memory safety issues in HID drivers.
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    CVE-2025-21923: Linux HID Steam Kernel Use-After-Free Patch Guide

    A newly disclosed Linux-kernel vulnerability in the Steam HID driver (tracked as CVE‑2025‑21923) can cause a use‑after‑free during device detachment — a memory‑safety bug that has been fixed upstream but still demands immediate attention from operators who run kernels in the affected release...
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