SB20260720278 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel usb serial driver

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SB20260720278 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel usb serial driver

Published: July 20, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260720278
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63957)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: 5.1 [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]


The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to cause memory corruption.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption in the safe_serial USB serial driver when processing a malicious USB device that reports a bulk-out endpoint size smaller than eight bytes in safe mode. An attacker with physical access can connect a crafted USB device to cause memory corruption.

Exploitation requires the target system to interact with a malicious USB device operating in safe mode.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References