CVE-2026-72352: Linux kernel · HID: bpf: Fix hid_bpf_get_data() range check
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 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 +12
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 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 and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The fix uses safe overflow checking to prevent the range check bypass. Users should update to patched kernel versions as listed in the advisory. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's HID subsystem was fixed involving the hid_bpf_get_data() function. The flaw allowed an incorrect range check due to unsigned integer overflow, potentially causing the function to return a pointer outside the valid buffer range. This could lead to memory corruption or other impacts. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been addressed with a patch that uses safe overflow checking.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72352 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d044049421dd48212b28646a850749d4a2d57fa (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/61a959b82f1aecd6d2d35c208013dd077cac9d10 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca373549140dfb386aa2de38364b58441b1f4885 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f81bc5a709dcbaf2a3bbef4ca7167f93900cc39f (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72352 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72352 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/2d044049421dd48212b28646a850749d4a2d57fa (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-8886-1 (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)