CVE-2026-89622 Linux kernel HID mcp2221 - Use After Free

Linux kernel HID mcp2221 contains a use-after-free caused by not clearing the rxbuf pointer after I2C/SMBus transfer completion, letting attackers cause memory corruption via delayed device reports, exploit requires device interaction.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.16% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
11 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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