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CVE-2026-90197

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: haptic: don't write an uninitialized value to unhandled usages fill_effect_buf() initializes value only for the four hapti…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-90197 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

HID: haptic: don't write an uninitialized value to unhandled usages

fill_effect_buf() initializes value only for the four haptic usages

handled by its switch, but writes it to field->value[] for every usage.

An unhandled usage can therefore receive either an uninitialized value

or one left over from the previous usage. hid_output_report() then

serializes that value into the effect's report buffer.

Skip unhandled usages instead. This also matches switch_mode(), which

only updates fields it recognizes.

Found with Clang's -Wconditional-uninitialized.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-90197?

CVE-2026-90197 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90197?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-90197?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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