CVE-2026-64427: Linux kernel · HID: logitech-dj: Fix maxfield check in DJ short report validation
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 15:36 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or noneCVSS: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 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.17pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fde-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-nvidia-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available as the vulnerability has been resolved in the Linux kernel. Users should update to a patched kernel version that includes the fix preventing the NULL pointer dereference by rejecting zero-field reports before accessing field data. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official kernel update.
Description
CVE-2026-64427 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's HID Logitech DJ driver where an improper validation of the DJ short output report can cause a NULL pointer dereference during device probe. This occurs because the code dereferences a field pointer even when no fields are present, leading to a kernel crash. The issue is triggered by a crafted HID descriptor that creates a report with only padding output items and no valid fields.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64427 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64427 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/590cc4d782487632a52f37c2171bee1eeea29627 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/590cc4d782487632a52f37c2171bee1eeea29627 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a89ad762fad53d56b7002d7ffc923a4b7f4006f (opens in a new tab)