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CVE-2026-68088: usb: gadget: function: rndis: add length check to response query

highCVSS 7.1CVE-2026-68088

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vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux kernelMemory corruption
What
Missing length validation in USB RNDIS gadget function response query handler enables buffer overflow.
Who is affected
Systems running affected Linux kernel versions with USB RNDIS gadget support enabled.
Urgency
High severity (CVSS 7.1) buffer overflow risk; kernel patch required to prevent exploitation.
Action
Update to a patched Linux kernel version that includes length checking in the RNDIS response handler.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.1
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68088

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-68088coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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