CVE-2026-68359
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's hwmon (nzxt-smart2) component. A race condition exists when the hid_hw_stop() function is called without first stopping device input/output (IO). If a device probe operation fails after IO has been initiated, this race condition can lead to a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability. This could allow a local attacker to potentially cause a system crash (denial of service) or achieve arbitrary code execution.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Memory
If the expired pointer is used in a read operation, an attacker might be able to control data read in by the application.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
If the expired pointer references a memory location that is not accessible to the product, or points to a location that is "malformed" (such as NULL) or larger than expected by a read or write operation, then a crash may occur.
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
If the expired pointer is used in a function call, or points to unexpected data in a write operation, then code execution may be possible.
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