SB20260905142 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel nfc fdp driver



SB20260905142 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel nfc fdp driver

Published: September 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260905142
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) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80802)

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

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 a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of a device-reported length in fdp_nci_i2c_read() when processing a packet with an oversized declared length. An attacker with physical access can provide a packet with an oversized declared length to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.