CVE-2026-15417

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10

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CVE-2026-15417 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In the silabser.sys Windows 8 driver for CP210x devices, a local unprivileged user can use incorrect driver settings to cause a kernel crash..

Description

In the silabser.sys Windows 8 driver for CP210x devices, a local unprivileged user can use incorrect driver settings to cause a kernel crash.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Silicon Labssilabser.sys driver<= 6.7.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-15417?
In the silabser.sys Windows 8 driver for CP210x devices, a local unprivileged user can use incorrect driver settings to cause a kernel crash.
How severe is CVE-2026-15417?
CVE-2026-15417 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-15417?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST