CVE-2026-31721
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's USB Human Interface Device (HID) gadget driver (f_hid). When a USB gadget is unbound and then rebound while file descriptors are still actively using its wait queues, the driver can re-initialize these queues while they still contain items. This can lead to list corruption, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Other
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Read Application Data; Alter Execution Logic
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