UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63961: Medium severity ubuntu/linux vulnerability
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: altmodes/displayport: validate count before reading Status Update VDO A broken/malicious device can send the incorrect count for a status update VDO, which will cause the kernel to read uninitialized stack data and send it off elsewhere. Fix this up by correctly verifying the count for the update object.
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In the Linux kernel USB Type-C DisplayPort altmodes status-update handling, validate the VDO count before reading the Status Update VDO to prevent reading uninitialized stack data.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs to connect or emulate a broken or malicious USB Type-C device that sends an incorrect count in a DisplayPort Status Update VDO. The issue is triggered during processing of that malformed status update.
What is the impact of a successful exploit?
The kernel can read uninitialized stack data and send that data elsewhere. The provided information does not specify what data may be exposed or where it may be sent.
Which Ubuntu kernel packages are listed as affected?
The listed software includes ubuntu/linux, ubuntu/linux-fips, ubuntu/linux-aws, ubuntu/linux-aws-fips, ubuntu/linux-azure, ubuntu/linux-azure-fips, ubuntu/linux-gcp, and ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips.