SB20260918339 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel hid driver



SB20260918339 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel hid driver

Published: September 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260918339
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90331)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

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 trigger a use-after-free condition.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the asus_probe() teardown logic of the hid-asus driver when hardware initialization fails. An attacker with physical access can trigger a hardware initialization failure to trigger a use-after-free condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.