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The usb networking driver tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about USB network adapter drivers, including security vulnerabilities and kernel fixes. A recent thread highlights CVE-2026-23365, a Linux kernel bug in the Kalmia USB driver that could cause crashes if a malicious device presents unexpected endpoints. The fix adds endpoint validation to prevent trust issues. While the content focuses on Linux, the tag is relevant for users troubleshooting USB networking on Windows, as similar driver trust principles apply. Topics include driver stability, security patches, and hardware compatibility for USB-based network connections.
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    CVE-2026-23365: Linux Kalmia USB Driver Fixes Endpoint Trust Crash

    CVE-2026-23365 is a small-looking Linux kernel bug with a large security lesson: USB drivers must never trust the shape of a device they are binding to. In the kalmia network driver, the kernel now checks that the attached USB device exposes the expected endpoints before proceeding, because a...
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