CVE-2026-90041 Linux Kernel HID sony - Use After Free

Linux kernel HID sony driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper cleanup of device list nodes on probe failure, letting attackers cause memory corruption, exploit requires triggering probe failure.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.30% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

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

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version with the fix for HID sony probe failure cleanup.

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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