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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: imu: adis16550: fix stack leak in trigger handler… (CVE-2026-63966)

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Medium
Published: 07/19/2026 (07/19/2026, 18:31:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iio: imu: adis16550 driver causes uninitialized stack data to leak to userspace during trigger handling. The issue arises because a stack-allocated scan data array is not fully initialized before being partially overwritten, leaving some bytes uninitialized and potentially exposing sensitive stack data. The vulnerability has been fixed by zero-initializing the stack structure to prevent data leakage.

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AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 20:04:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Linux kernel's adis16550_trigger_handler function declares a scan data array on the stack without initializing it. The memcpy operation only fills the first 28 bytes, and a timestamp is written at offset 32, leaving bytes 28-31 uninitialized. These uninitialized bytes can leak stack data to userspace on every trigger event. The fix involves zero-initializing the stack structure to eliminate the leak.

Potential Impact

Uninitialized stack memory is leaked to userspace, potentially exposing sensitive kernel stack data. This could lead to information disclosure vulnerabilities, which might aid attackers in further exploitation or bypassing security mechanisms. No direct code execution or privilege escalation is described.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix is available that zero-initializes the stack structure in the adis16550_trigger_handler function. Users should apply the official Linux kernel patches that address this issue once released. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data; check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-jr6w-9rm3-jj48
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-63966"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a5d27aa2a4a8d598912e897

Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:18 UTC

Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 20:04:38 UTC

Last updated: 07/20/2026, 17:48:46 UTC

Views: 11

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