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CVE-2026-90331

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: asus: refactor the two workqueues and init sequence Multiple issues have been found within the hid-asus driver: - unchecke…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-90331 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: asus: refactor the two workqueues and init sequence

Multiple issues have been found within the hid-asus driver:

- unchecked size in asus_raw_event()

- unclean teardown of asus_probe on failure

- possible use-after-free in asus_probe

- multiple workqueue used for jobs where one was enough

- sleeping calls in atomic context

- packets of incorrect size being sent to the keyboard controller

Join the two workqueues into one reusing the stopping mechanism

of the brightness workqueue, use the joined workqueue to also

move the asus_wmi_send_event() sleeping call away from atomic

context and add a size check in asus_raw_event().

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-2026-90331?

CVE-2026-90331 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90331?

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-2026-90331?

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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