Zephyr: usbh_device_init()
Affects zephyrSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.6 Medium.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 20:41 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (zephyr) | CVSS 3.1 | 4.6 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10zephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSzephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSzephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSzephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSzephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSzephyrpkg:deb/ubuntu/zephyr?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, avoid connecting USB devices that report zero configurations to affected systems. Consider enabling CONFIG_NULL_POINTER_EXCEPTION_DETECTION if supported to detect and mitigate crashes. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches once released.
Description
A vulnerability in Zephyr's USB host stack (usbh_device_init function) causes it to incorrectly handle USB devices that report zero configurations. This leads to a NULL pointer dereference or out-of-bounds read when the system attempts to parse device descriptors. The flaw can cause a fatal exception in the USB host thread, resulting in denial of service. The issue is triggered by attaching a malicious or malformed USB device without any user interaction or authentication.