SB20260918338 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel hid driver
Published: September 18, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260918338
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90331)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to cause an out-of-bounds read.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in the asus_raw_event() handler of the hid-asus driver when processing a keyboard report shorter than two bytes. An attacker with physical access can send a crafted short keyboard report to cause an out-of-bounds read.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.