USB: serial: mxuport: fix memory corruption with small endpoint
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 12 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: serial: mxuport: fix memory corruption with small endpoint Make sure that the bulk-out endpoint max packet size is at least eight bytes to avoid user-controlled slab corruption should a malicious device report a smaller size.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 3.14 and later | 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12, 7.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 3.14 and later Fixed in 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12, 7.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.14 to before 5.10.259; 5.11 to before 5.15.210; 5.16 to before 6.1.176; 6.2 to before 6.6.143; 6.7 to before 6.12.93; 6.13 to before 6.18.35; 6.19 to before 7.0.12 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.14 to before 5.10.259; 5.11 to before 5.15.210; 5.16 to before 6.1.176; 6.2 to before 6.6.143; 6.7 to before 6.12.93; 6.13 to before 6.18.35; 6.19 to before 7.0.12 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12, 7.1
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2026:86033 Released 2026-10-20 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, libperf-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-687.59.1.el9_8 +9
- RHSA-2026:83207 Released 2026-10-15 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- 10Base-SMTV kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, libperf-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-211.66.1.el10_2 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| 10Base-SMTV | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:83207 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:86033 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-63899
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9wmf-qj6g-2q9c
- 2026-10-13 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: RHSA-2026:83207 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: 10Base-SMTV, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) +4 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: RHSA-2026:86033 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-21 Fix available: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9), Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) +2 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
- 2026-10-30 CVSS score added · NVD
- 2026-10-30 Weakness changed · NVD
References
Patch 8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/086b858b5f5125bc9d967ea2bd825f83d9f8f29d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f3661eb2446e1ef593da45e01a3b21a906768ec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ccbec56f2f9af008f1574335cc6a668f16603e47
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be3a1ed4ae51fa8dde57383277d336ce834f2cd9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e906545641d34fb1a09a65b4b5cfdff40eb09681
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c0cf56f00f280d72180bb6ce79741bc787a6269
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b40166b4ef96067620a0f248e74ad9658c8f680c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4085f0dbb1ce2251c9a5938d693de6593f0ab2bd
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Sources
- CVE-2026-63899 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-63899 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9wmf-qj6g-2q9c · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-63899 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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