CVE-2026-93190: Linux kernel · platform/chrome: cros_ec_typec: Reject out-of-bounds PD cap count
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 validates the PD capability counts before copying them into the fixed-size array, preventing out-of-bounds writes. Systems running affected Linux kernel versions should apply the official kernel updates that include this validation. Since the ChromeOS EC firmware caps these counts, compliant setups are not vulnerable, but kernel-side validation is necessary for full mitigation.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ChromeOS platform cros_ec_typec driver allows out-of-bounds memory writes due to improper validation of PD capability counts. The function cros_typec_register_partner_pdos() copies partner PDOs into a fixed-size array without verifying that the counts do not exceed the array size, potentially causing stack overflow. ChromeOS EC firmware currently caps these counts, preventing exploitation in compliant setups. The kernel patch validates these counts to prevent out-of-bounds writes while continuing to handle other events.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93190 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a7a4e45a3aa4f4ef7013eb64649f6184b76a293 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e37371cb4e3b8ff564d7760029236a7bd614562 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/54d6b0ee9b8ba434089b11843effc111dc2e6ead (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7617b210a2200b76d8f171819390468c7d189c80 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0a8cd9fc9c48b95095bcec4b146f7a99486f58e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e4728288473a5024a8bdba7d43f346719606fea0 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-93190 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-93190 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a0a8cd9fc9c48b95095bcec4b146f7a99486f58e (opens in a new tab)