CVE-2026-89729 Linux Kernel HID sensor-hub - Out-of-Bounds Write

Linux kernel HID sensor-hub contains an out-of-bounds write caused by improper buffer size handling in sensor_hub_get_feature, letting a malicious HID descriptor cause memory corruption, exploit requires crafted HID descriptor.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.36% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out-of-Bounds Write
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/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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