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CVE-2026-64275

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.16%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-25 · Last synced 2026-08-24

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The Elan I2C touchpad driver in the Linux kernel is vulnerable to a division-by-zero exception and arithmetic underflow, which can lead to a kernel panic during device probing if invalid zero values are provided for x_traces or y_traces. This issue impacts systems utilizing affected touchpad devices, potentially disrupting functionality and stability. Linux system administrators and developers working with touchpad hardware should prioritize applying the patch to mitigate these risks and ensure reliable device operation.

CVE
CVE-2026-64275
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.16%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: elan_i2c - prevent division by zero and arithmetic underflow The Elan I2C touchpad driver queries the device for its physical dimensions and trace counts to calculate the device resolution and width. However, if the device firmware or device tree provides invalid zero values for x_traces or y_traces, it results in a fatal division-by-zero exception leading to a kernel panic during device probe. Add checks to ensure these parameters are non-zero before performing the division. If invalid trace values are detected, fall back to a safe default of 1. Additionally, prevent an arithmetic underflow in the touch reporting logic. Previously, if the calculated or fallback width was smaller than ETP_FWIDTH_REDUCE (90), the subtraction would underflow, resulting in a massive unsigned integer being reported to userspace. Clamp the adjusted width to a minimum of 0 to safely handle small physical dimensions and fallback scenarios. Completing the probe with safe fallback values ensures the sysfs nodes are created, keeping the firmware update path intact so a recovery firmware can be flashed to the device.

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