SB20260912399 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel drivers
Published: September 12, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260912399
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Validation of Array Index (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80972)
CWE-ID: CWE-129 - Improper Validation of Array Index
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform an out-of-bounds memory access.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of a card index in the ALSA aloop driver's loopback_probe function when manually binding a device through the sysfs interface. A local user can provide an invalid card index to perform an out-of-bounds memory access.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.