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Linux Kernel Intel THC HID DMA Buffer Readiness Check Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Intel THC HID driver has been addressed by adding a safety check for the readiness of the Direct Memory Access (DMA) buffer before it is read. This modification aims to prevent unexpected NULL pointer dereferences, which could lead to crashes or other unintended behavior.

Impact

The vulnerability could have allowed for a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to a system crash or other instability.

Added: Feb 14, 2026, 5:26 PM
Updated: Feb 14, 2026, 5:26 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.5
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.8
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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