CVE-2026-68443: Linux kernel · hwmon: (gigabyte_waterforce) Stop device IO before calling hid_hw_stop
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +11
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 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
An official patch is available that fixes the vulnerability by ensuring device IO is stopped before calling hid_hw_stop(). Users should apply the vendor-provided updates to the affected Linux kernel versions to remediate this issue.
Description
A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability was resolved in the Linux kernel's hwmon gigabyte_waterforce driver. The issue arises from a race condition when device IO is not properly stopped before calling hid_hw_stop(), potentially leading to a UAF if the driver probe fails after IO start. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been patched.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68443 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0842e9faab04f784d01125085195031252ff9695 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a855f678ba37ef82c4dd22926ad740ecfb8dbedf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f36e12cc8cfe996d627b8a82bd9df9e43270f6e2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff0c5c53d08274e200b48a4d53aa078265e873cb (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68443 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68443 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)