CVE-2026-31401 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.77/6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4 HID dispatch_hid_bpf_raw_requests buffer overflow (Nessus ID 304963)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.77/6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4. Affected is the function dispatch_hid_bpf_raw_requests of the component HID. Performing a manipulation results in buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-31401. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.