SB20260905151 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel nfc nci



SB20260905151 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel nfc nci

Published: September 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260905151
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80795)

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

CVSSv4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a slab out-of-bounds write.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing bounds check in nci_target_auto_activated() when processing RF_INTF_ACTIVATED_NTF notifications after repeated discovery cycles. A local user can trigger repeated NFC discovery cycles with auto-activated targets to cause a slab out-of-bounds write.

The target list remains populated when RF_DISCOVER_RSP re-enters NCI_DISCOVERY.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.