CVE-2026-43152
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HID Probe Error Handling in Linux Kernel

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: hid-pl: handle probe errors Errors in init must be reported back or we'll follow a NULL pointer the first time FF is used.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
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2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-43152
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27713
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's HID (Human Interface Device) subsystem, specifically in the hid-pl driver. The issue is that errors occurring during the initialization (probe) phase were not properly reported back. As a result, the system could attempt to follow a NULL pointer the first time Force Feedback (FF) is used, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes.

Impact Analysis

If this vulnerability is present, it can cause the Linux kernel to dereference a NULL pointer when Force Feedback is used on affected devices. This can lead to system instability, crashes, or denial of service, potentially disrupting normal operation of the system.

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