SB20261007169 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel input driver

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SB20261007169 - Use of Uninitialized Variable in Linux kernel input driver

Published: October 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261007169
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of Uninitialized Variable (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98201)

CWE-ID: CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose kernel stack memory.

The vulnerability exists due to use of an uninitialized stack variable in input_ff_effect_from_user() when copying a smaller compatibility structure into the native struct ff_effect. A local user can submit a force feedback effect through EVIOCSFF and retrieve the stored native structure through UI_BEGIN_FF_UPLOAD to disclose kernel stack memory.

The readback path requires a uinput-based force feedback daemon.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References