SB20260905165 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel hid driver



SB20260905165 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel hid driver

Published: September 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260905165
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80783)

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 or memory corruption.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow in magicmouse_raw_event() when processing a crafted HID report containing nested DOUBLE_REPORT_ID packets. An attacker with physical access can send a crafted HID report to cause a denial of service or memory corruption.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.