CVE-2026-64273 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: iforce - bound the device-reported force-feedback effect index iforce_process_packet() handles a status report (packet id 0x02) by taking a force-feedback effect index straight from the device wire and using it to address the per-effect state array: i = data[1] & 0x7f; if (data[1] & 0x80) { if (!test_and_set_bit(FF_CORE_IS_PLAYED, iforce->core_effects[i].flags)) ... } else if (test_and_clear_bit(FF_CORE_IS_PLAYED, iforce->core_effects[i].flags)) { ... } The index is masked only with 0x7f, so it ranges 0..127, but core_effects[] holds only IFORCE_EFFECTS_MAX (32) entries. For an index of 32..127 the test_and_set_bit()/test_and_clear_bit() is an out-of-bounds single-bit read-modify-write past the array. core_effects[] is the second-to-last member of struct iforce, so the write lands in the trailing members and beyond the embedding kzalloc()'d iforce_serio / iforce_usb object. data[1] is unvalidated device payload on both transports (the USB interrupt endpoint and serio), and the status path is not gated on force feedback being present, so a malicious or counterfeit device can set or clear a bit at an attacker-chosen offset past the object. Reject an out-of-range index instead of indexing with it. Bound against the array dimension IFORCE_EFFECTS_MAX rather than dev->ff->max_effects so the check guarantees memory safety regardless of how many effects the device registered. A legitimate "effect started/stopped" status always carries an index below IFORCE_EFFECTS_MAX, so well-formed devices are unaffected; the neighbouring mark_core_as_ready() loop is already bounded and is left untouched.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iForce driver allows for an out-of-bounds write by mishandling force-feedback effect indices from the device. The issue arises in the 'iforce_process_packet' function, which processes unvalidated data from the device. The effect index, masked only with 0x7F, can exceed the bounds of the 'core_effects' array, leading to a write in adjacent memory. This vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious or counterfeit device to manipulate memory beyond the intended limits, potentially causing instability or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The vulnerability has been fixed in the Linux kernel. Users should upgrade to the latest version where this issue has been addressed.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e9943d2e4c63496b6ca84bc66fd3c71d40558e2 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c0f2901c9d325d4a0574c4237fd507810d225ff | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70019779325f2bb5f5a4098e91e79c655f50fcef | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a40250f97c312e000e3616c9074022311a0efbc3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1b79e89bc33e4c682d3df7ae2aadc62b5a0c310 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c21295616a8a52b9a5f18cd4ca8c73030eda3d4f | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d10b0507fa0f5b46764b178e3271f9012f2df677 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5fa31f0550b55d80045669ae9080dd5b88abffa | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-129 | Improper Validation of Array Index | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 2.6.12.1, < 5.10.261 >= 5.11, < 5.15.212 >= 5.16, < 6.1.178 >= 6.2, < 6.6.145 >= 6.7, < 6.12.96 >= 6.13, < 6.18.39 >= 6.19, < 7.1.4 2.6.12 - 2.6.12 rc2 2.6.12 rc3 2.6.12 rc4 2.6.12 rc5 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |