CVE-2026-23312: Linux kernel · net: usb: kaweth: validate USB endpoints
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.2 +63
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to ensure proper validation of USB endpoints in the kaweth driver. Users should update their systems to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their Linux distribution vendors. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's kaweth USB network driver was resolved. The flaw involved the driver not validating that a USB device had the expected number and types of endpoints before binding, which could cause the driver to crash if a malicious device presented unexpected endpoints. This issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23312 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23312 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/4b063c002ca759d1b299988ee23f564c9609c875 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0aae18e4638a7c1c579df92bc6edc36cedfaaa8c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2795fc06e7652c0ba299d936c584d5e08b6b57a1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b063c002ca759d1b299988ee23f564c9609c875 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/72f90f481c6a059680b9b976695d4cfb04fba1f3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c7ebf5e45d2504d92ea294ac3828d58586491df (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f33e80d195a003b384620ee240f69092b519146b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8597-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)