SB20260815319 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel hwmon pmbus driver

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SB20260815319 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel hwmon pmbus driver

Published: August 15, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260815319
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72396)

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

CVSSv4: 4.8 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in adm1275_probe() when comparing a device-provided model string returned by i2c_smbus_read_block_data(). A local user can provide a shortened crafted device string to cause the kernel to read uninitialized stack memory and disclose sensitive information.

Exploitation requires access to a device handled by the adm1275 hwmon driver.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References