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CVE-2026-93190: Linux kernel · platform/chrome: cros_ec_typec: Reject out-of-bounds PD cap count

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-93190· High 8.4

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 01:18 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 17 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-5.5 – 7.0.0-38.38
23 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1002.2 – 7.0.0-1014.14
15 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1003.3 – 7.0.0-1017.17
15 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 7.0.0-1003.3 – 7.0.0-1016.16
9 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 6.17.0-1002.2 – 7.0.0-1014.14
13 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 7.0.0-1002.3 – 7.0.0-1008.9
6 affected builds
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

A fix is available that adds validation of the PD capability counts in the kernel function cros_typec_register_partner_pdos(). Systems should apply the official kernel updates that include this validation to prevent out-of-bounds writes. Until patched, systems should ensure that EC firmware properly caps these counts, although this is not a reliable mitigation alone. No additional action is required beyond applying the official kernel fix once available.

Description

CVE-2026-93190 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ChromeOS EC Type-C driver. It involves an out-of-bounds write caused by improper validation of Power Delivery (PD) capability counts when copying partner PDOs. The vulnerability allows a crafted count larger than the fixed array size to overflow the stack buffer, potentially leading to code execution or system compromise. The flaw arises because the kernel trusts EC firmware values without bounds checking. The issue is mitigated by validating these counts before copying and skipping PDO registration if counts exceed the maximum allowed.

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