CVE-2026-23196
HID: Intel-thc-hid: Intel-thc: Add safety check for reading DMA buffer
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: Intel-thc-hid: Intel-thc: Add safety check for reading DMA buffer Add DMA buffer readiness check before reading DMA buffer to avoid unexpected NULL pointer accessing.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-23196
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Apply the patch to the Linux kernel.
- Ensure DMA buffers are ready before reading.
- Update the Intel-thc-hid driver.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23196.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e84a807c98a71f767fd1f609637bc5944f916cb | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9a917998d172ec117f9e9de1919174153c0ace4 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-23196 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-23196
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: Intel-thc-hid: Intel-thc: Add safety check for reading DMA buffer Add DMA buffer readiness check before reading DMA buffer to avoid unexpected NULL pointer accessing. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e84a807c98a71f767fd1f609637bc5944f916cb Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9a917998d172ec117f9e9de1919174153c0ace4