SB2026091697 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel usb gadget driver



SB2026091697 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel usb gadget driver

Published: September 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091697
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90019)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a null pointer dereference in usb_put_function_instance() when handling an error during UVC function instance allocation. A remote attacker can trigger the error path to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs before the fd member of the function instance is allocated.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.