CVE-2026-90329: Linux kernel · HID: synchronize input before cleaning up a failed probe
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that synchronizes input before cleaning up after a failed probe, preventing concurrent report callbacks from accessing freed resources. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this patch. Patch status is confirmed by the resolution note; no additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel HID subsystem was resolved by ensuring input synchronization before cleaning up after a failed probe. The flaw allowed report callbacks to run concurrently with a probe, potentially accessing freed resources and causing memory corruption. The fix involves stopping input and waiting for ongoing callbacks before cleanup.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90329 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/01eeb601a1626e683fb7b77c63f442b06fb87093 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/207853d46f7ef2e28042344a1468da8754c3ddbf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c35cdeb13a0c52429501e66f368fa59cad235f6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ffb088a2ed34ca982cfc2c81d107ce370aa45f1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/98201b46f7e33fe11af6f024fecb40fb56634225 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a3da56aae28e1ad3a3e591f72a537742053ecd2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b85d1000eb8842768970f2fd0a8fd362472d02d5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/edd490b8ad85c052eaf10dcc9f390ea54f1e1b39 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-90329 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-90329 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/207853d46f7ef2e28042344a1468da8754c3ddbf (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-90329.json (opens in a new tab)
- support.microsoft.com/lifecycle (opens in a new tab)
- first.org/cvss (opens in a new tab)