CVE-2026-52964
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ALSA USB audio component. The USB MIDI 2.0 endpoint parser, responsible for handling audio device descriptors, failed to properly validate the length of these descriptors. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker, by connecting a specially crafted malformed USB MIDI 2.0 device, to cause an out-of-bounds read. Such an issue can lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in information disclosure or a system crash (denial of service).
Statement
This vulnerability is classified as Moderate impact because successful exploitation requires physical access to attach a crafted peripheral or local control over virtualized USB redirection, preventing remote attack vectors. In typical Red Hat Enterprise Linux server and cloud deployments, USB audio hardware is absent, significantly limiting real-world exposure. Earlier releases such as RHEL 8 do not include the vulnerable USB MIDI 2.0 code and are not affected. Where exposed, malicious descriptors can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read in the kernel, leading to a system crash.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 | 5.5 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | Low | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | None | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | N/A |
| Confidentiality | None | None | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | None | N/A |
| Availability Impact | High | High | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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