SB2026012627 - Input validation error in Linux kernel usb host driver
Published: January 26, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026012627
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23009)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the xhci_stop_endpoint_sync() function in drivers/usb/host/xhci.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.