SB20260912410 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel drivers



SB20260912410 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel drivers

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912410
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Validation of Array Index (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80968)

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 cause an out-of-bounds access.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of an array index in the ALSA mts64 driver's snd_mts64_probe function when binding a device through sysfs with a negative card index. A local user can provide a negative card index to cause an out-of-bounds access.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.