SB20260626133 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel usb serial driver

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SB20260626133 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel usb serial driver

Published: June 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260626133
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53196)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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


The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in get_manuf_info() in the io_ti USB serial driver when processing a crafted USB device EEPROM descriptor. An attacker with physical access can connect a malicious USB device with a forged Size field to trigger the overflow and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

The out-of-bounds access is compounded because a checksum routine also iterates over the device-controlled length after the EEPROM data is read.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References