CVE-2026-64014: Linux kernel · Input: usbtouchscreen – clamp NEXIO data_len/x_len to URB buffer size
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +65
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 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 |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
Ubuntu has released security updates addressing these vulnerabilities as detailed in advisory USN-8593-1. Users should apply the official kernel updates promptly to remediate these issues. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting various architectures and subsystems. One notable issue involves AMD Zen 2 processors failing to properly isolate shared resources in the operation cache, potentially allowing local attackers to corrupt instructions at higher privilege levels, leading to privilege escalation. These flaws impact a wide range of kernel components and drivers. A security update has been released by Ubuntu to address these issues.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64014 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ca809ea8e0355299266c46e5f1755040aa8dcf3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/103d2de9f505f56da173e43f12dba62f92620278 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2905281cbda52ec9df540113b35b835feb5fafd3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/45c829e5eb3b974282bae50b7cca2cc891f74f0b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7585b6aa55d8ac85ad22f522e1059f93507727b6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/95f47331dfde243f93e679ce70bd0c24b37c683d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d883312061ccde8c536595998aaf687ec070077c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7cdcb266ba06d8480809b78ab8bb2bf8ff51ccb (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64014 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64014 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/2905281cbda52ec9df540113b35b835feb5fafd3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8906-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8904-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-2 (opens in a new tab)