SB2026090603 - Type Confusion in Linux kernel hid driver
Published: September 6, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026090603
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80773)
CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion
CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a kernel splat.
The vulnerability exists due to improper type validation in the huawei_report_fixup() function when processing a uhid-created device that identifies as being on BUS_USB. A local user can create such a device to cause a kernel splat.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.