HID: multitouch: fix slab out-of-bounds access in mt_report_fixup()
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 20 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: multitouch: fix slab out-of-bounds access in mt_report_fixup() A malicious HID device can trigger a slab out-of-bounds during mt_report_fixup() by passing in report descriptor smaller than 607 bytes. mt_report_fixup() attempts to patch byte offset 607 of the descriptor with 0x25 by first checking if byte offset 607 is 0x15 however it lacks bounds checks to verify if the descriptor is big enough before conducting this check. Fix this bug by ensuring the descriptor size is at least 608 bytes before accessing it. Below is the KASAN splat after the out of bounds access happens: [ 13.671954] ================================================================== [ 13.672667] BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in mt_report_fixup+0x103/0x110 [ 13.673297] Read of size 1 at addr ffff888103df39df by task kworker/0:1/10 [ 13.673297] [ 13.673297] CPU: 0 UID: 0 PID: 10 Comm: kworker/0:1 Not tainted 6.15.0-00005-gec5d573d83f4-dirty #3 [ 13.673297] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.16.2-debian-1.16.2-1 04/04 [ 13.673297] Call Trace: [ 13.673297] <TASK> [ 13.673297] dump_stack_lvl+0x5f/0x80 [ 13.673297] print_report+0xd1/0x660 [ 13.673297] kasan_report+0xe5/0x120 [ 13.673297] __asan_report_load1_noabort+0x18/0x20 [ 13.673297] mt_report_fixup+0x103/0x110 [ 13.673297] hid_open_report+0x1ef/0x810 [ 13.673297] mt_probe+0x422/0x960 [ 13.673297] hid_device_probe+0x2e2/0x6f0 [ 13.673297] really_probe+0x1c6/0x6b0 [ 13.673297] __driver_probe_device+0x24f/0x310 [ 13.673297] driver_probe_device+0x4e/0x220 [ 13.673297] __device_attach_driver+0x169/0x320 [ 13.673297] bus_for_each_drv+0x11d/0x1b0 [ 13.673297] __device_attach+0x1b8/0x3e0 [ 13.673297] device_initial_probe+0x12/0x20 [ 13.673297] bus_probe_device+0x13d/0x180 [ 13.673297] device_add+0xe3a/0x1670 [ 13.673297] hid_add_device+0x31d/0xa40 [...]
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.15.168 to before 5.15.191; 6.1.111 to before 6.1.150; 6.6.52 to before 6.6.104; 6.10.11 to before 6.11 | 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.11 | Patch available | CNA |
| Linux | Linux | 6.11 and later | 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.12.45, 6.16.5, 6.17 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.15.168 to before 5.15.191; 6.1.111 to before 6.1.150; 6.6.52 to before 6.6.104; 6.10.11 to before 6.11 Fixed in 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.11 Patch available CNA
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 6.11 and later Fixed in 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.12.45, 6.16.5, 6.17 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 9
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.15.168 to before 5.15.191; 6.1.111 to before 6.1.150; 6.6.52 to before 6.6.104; 6.10.11 to before 6.11; 6.11.1 to before 6.12.45; 6.13 to before 6.16.5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11 rc5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11 rc6 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11 rc7 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.17 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.17 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.17 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.15.168 to before 5.15.191; 6.1.111 to before 6.1.150; 6.6.52 to before 6.6.104; 6.10.11 to before 6.11; 6.11.1 to before 6.12.45; 6.13 to before 6.16.5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc7 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.17 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.17 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.17:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.17 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.11
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.191, 6.1.150, 6.6.104, 6.12.45, 6.16.5, 6.17
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2026:0457 Released 2026-01-12 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, libperf-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) kernel-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) kernel-rt-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-570.77.1.el9_6 +11
- RHSA-2026:0453 Released 2026-01-12 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, libperf-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-124.27.1.el10_1 +9
- RHSA-2026:0445 Released 2026-01-12 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, libperf-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-611.20.1.el9_7 +9
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2026:0271 Released 2026-01-08 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v. 10.0) kernel-rt-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-55.52.1.el10_0 +11
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0457 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0453 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0271 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0457 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0453 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0271 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0457 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0453 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0271 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0453 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0271 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0457 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0453 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0445 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0271 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0457 |
Not affected: 7 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 10.0)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v. 10.0)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v. 10.0)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-39806
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r5jq-cwp5-xxhf
References
Patch 6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4263e5851779f7d8ebfbc9cc7d2e9b0217adba8d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ab7311c43ae19c66c53ccd8c5052a9072a4e338
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4e6e2680807671e1c73cd6a986b33659ce92f2b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3055309821dd3da92888f88bad10f0324c3c89fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c13e95587583d018cfbcc277df7e02d41902ac5a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0379eb8691b9c4477da0277ae0832036ca4410b4
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Sources
- CVE-2025-39806 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-39806 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r5jq-cwp5-xxhf · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-39806 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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