diff --git a/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c b/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
index e55c3dc1aa69..483539185177 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
@@ -849,11 +849,10 @@ static void cd321x_update_work(struct work_struct *work)
 
 	/* Set up partner if we were previously disconnected (or changed). */
 	if (!tps->partner) {
-		struct typec_partner_desc desc;
+		struct typec_partner_desc desc = { };
 
 		desc.usb_pd = is_pd;
 		desc.accessory = TYPEC_ACCESSORY_NONE; /* XXX: handle accessories */
-		desc.identity = NULL;
 
 		if (desc.usb_pd)
 			desc.identity = &st.partner_identity;