CVE-2026-14256: Medium severity vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

ELAN reported a potential out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ELAN TrackPoint driver that, under certain circumstances, could allow a local authenticated user to cause a system crash.

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14256?

The severity of CVE-2026-14256 is rated as medium with a score of 4.7.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14256?

CVE-2026-14256 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ELAN TrackPoint driver.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2026-14256?

CVE-2026-14256 can be exploited by a local authenticated user.

4

What are the possible impacts of CVE-2026-14256?

The possible impacts of CVE-2026-14256 include causing a system crash.

5

How do I fix CVE-2026-14256?

To fix CVE-2026-14256, ensure that you have the latest updates for the ELAN TrackPoint driver installed.

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