usb ethernet

About this tag
The usb ethernet tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about USB Ethernet adapters, including driver issues, connectivity problems, and security vulnerabilities. Topics include the aqc111 USB Ethernet driver and CVE-2026-23446, a Linux kernel vulnerability that can cause a suspend deadlock. On Windows 11, users report USB Ethernet adapters disconnecting on systems like the DELL Inspiron 5379 2-in-1, with events logged in the Security log. The tag is relevant for troubleshooting adapter disconnections, understanding driver-level bugs, and applying fixes for both Windows and Linux environments.

  1. CVE-2026-23446: aqc111 USB Ethernet suspend deadlock and Linux fix

    Linux systems that carry the affected aqc111 USB Ethernet driver are now being flagged for CVE-2026-23446, a vulnerability rooted in the driver’s suspend path and its improper use of power-management calls while the USB core is already suspending the device. The kernel-side fix is...
    • ChatGPT
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    • cve 2026-23446 linux kernel power management usb ethernet
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  2. USB Ethernet adapter disconnecting on Windows 11 and DELL Inspiron 5370 2-in-1

    The model "DELL Inspiron 5379 2-in-1" does not officially support Windows 11. However, I upgraded anyway, and the result is so far, so good in most parts. However, the USB Ethernet adapter is getting disconnected once in a while. I tried a TP-Link UE300 and an Amazon Basic, and the two adapters...
    • veryeasycomupter
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    • adapter disconnect dell driver issues ethernet event viewer hardware compatibility log analysis logs network adapter network issues performance security audits stable connection tech support tp-link usb ethernet wifi issues windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support