SB20260720264 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel typec altmodes driver

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SB20260720264 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel typec altmodes driver

Published: July 20, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260720264
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63961)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in the DisplayPort altmode handler when processing a malformed Status Update VDO from a connected USB Type-C device. An attacker with physical access can send a device response with an incorrect VDO count to disclose sensitive information.

The issue can cause the kernel to read uninitialized stack data and forward it elsewhere.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References