SB2026081309 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel hid driver

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SB2026081309 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel hid driver

Published: August 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026081309
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-68091)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown in wacom_parse_and_register() in the Wacom HID driver when handling post-start probe failures. A local user can trigger a device initialization failure after HID hardware has been started to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References