Espressif esp-usb up to 1.0.x USB Event Callback hid_host_device_close double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Espressif esp-usb up to 1.0.x. Impacted is the function hid_host_device_close of the component USB Event Callback Handler. The manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-68657. An attack on the physical device is feasible. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Espressif esp-usb up to 1.0.x. Affected is the function hid_host_device_close of the component USB Event Callback Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Espressif ESP-IDF USB Host HID (Human Interface Device) Driver allows access to HID devices. Prior to 1.1.0, calls to hid_host_device_close() can free the same usb_transfer_t twice. The USB event callback and user code share the hid_iface_t state without locking, so both can tear down a READY interface simultaneously, corrupting heap metadata inside the ESP USB host stack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.0.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-68657 since 12/22/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-206281). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: esp-usb 1.1.0

Timelineinfo

12/22/2025 CVE reserved
01/12/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
01/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/13/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-68657 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-68657
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340488
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2026 19:07
Updated: 01/13/2026 18:48
Changes: 01/12/2026 19:07 (64), 01/13/2026 18:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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