CVE-2026-53195: USB: serial: io_ti: fix heap overflow in build_i2c_fw_hdr()
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A heap overflow can occur in build_i2c_fw_hdr().
- Who is affected
- Users of USB devices with the affected driver may be impacted.
- Urgency
- Remediation is high urgency due to the high severity rating.
- Action
- Apply patches to fix the heap overflow issue.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53195
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-531950.15% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 5% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-53195 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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