SB20260508109 - Race condition in Linux kernel usb class driver



SB20260508109 - Race condition in Linux kernel usb class driver

Published: May 8, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260508109
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43427)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the cdc-wdm read code path when processing read operations. A local user can trigger the race and read uninitialized memory to disclose sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.