SB2026091683 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel gadget function driver



SB2026091683 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel gadget function driver

Published: September 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091683
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 initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90021)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

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 a kernel warning.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization of a work structure in f_midi_alloc() when freeing a MIDI gadget function that was not bound. A local user can free an unbound MIDI gadget function to cause a kernel warning.

The warning occurs in __flush_work because the work function pointer is null.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.