SB20260912411 - Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel drivers mpu401
Published: September 12, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260912411
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-2026-80969)
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 memory access.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of an array index in the ALSA mpu401 driver probe routine when manually binding a device through the sysfs interface with an invalid card index. A local user can set an invalid card index to cause an out-of-bounds memory access.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.