SB20260928392 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel net usb driver
Published: September 28, 2026 Updated: September 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260928392
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97540)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
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 access memory out of bounds.
The vulnerability exists due to improper pointer arithmetic in the pegasus USB network driver probe routine when processing a dynamically configured USB device ID. A local user can trigger calculation of an out-of-bounds index to access memory out of bounds.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.