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CVE-2026-64333 Linux CVE debrief

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's USB serial digi_acceleport driver. The digi_write_inb_command() function did not properly handle write urb timeouts, leading to potential write buffer corruption. This issue has been resolved by adding a missing return on timeout and waiting indefinitely when no timeout has been specified. The vulnerability affects Linux kernel maintainers, Linux distribution vendors, and users of Linux systems with USB serial digi_acceleport devices.

Vendor
Linux
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-25
Original CVE updated
2026-09-03
Advisory published
2026-07-25
Advisory updated
2026-09-03

Who should care

Linux kernel maintainers, Linux distribution vendors, and users of Linux systems with USB serial digi_acceleport devices should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to ensure their systems are updated. Affected operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security-team impact should be carefully reviewed.

Technical summary

The digi_write_inb_command() function in the Linux kernel's USB serial digi_acceleport driver did not properly handle write urb timeouts. Instead of returning an error or waiting for the urb to become available, it updated the transfer buffer and tried to resubmit the urb on timeout. Additionally, for commands like break control where no timeout is used, the driver would corrupt the urb immediately due to a broken jiffies comparison. This issue has been fixed by adding a missing return on timeout and waiting indefinitely when no timeout has been specified.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Linux kernel to the latest version
  • Verify and apply vendor patches
  • Monitor system logs for potential issues
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-25T10:17:15.080Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. There is limited information available about this vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the official CVE record and vendor guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-64333 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64333

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-64333 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64333

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1243f120790042c2ac92e84e797dacc75fff4366

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24ca1fea8f2753bf33e1d458ec1ae5d9b7796a65

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f296974acc279f05f284441bfe3064074958d11

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d9dc88bdf8897788b0eed57113e9eca7fd42ea9

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/699dfb6917503b3cda4d5da6941cf79c3c1b4c8b

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a274b3794fe1852c3d9fe6d900b94053c0b03410

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3a13fdc53103b07335918e2cdeb465038a71725

    416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Methodology and review provenance

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