CVE-2026-60073 in Productivity Suite
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
An out-of-bounds read in the Productivity Suite allows a physical attacker to control the length of data sent to a USB device. This can lead to a system crash or disclosure of kernel memory.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical out-of-bounds read condition within a productivity suite application that interfaces with USB devices, creating a potential attack vector for physical adversaries who can manipulate data transmission lengths. The flaw occurs when the software fails to properly validate input data length before processing USB communication protocols, allowing an attacker with physical access to craft malicious data sequences that exceed expected buffer boundaries. Such vulnerabilities typically stem from inadequate bounds checking mechanisms in device driver code or middleware components responsible for USB data handling operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a specific memory access pattern where the application reads beyond allocated buffer limits when processing USB input streams. Attackers can exploit this by connecting malicious hardware or manipulating USB communication parameters to send oversized data packets that trigger the out-of-bounds read condition. This particular flaw aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-129, which addresses insufficient bounds checking in input validation processes. The vulnerability's classification as a physical attack vector indicates that traditional network-based security measures provide inadequate protection since the attack requires direct hardware access rather than remote exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple system instability to potentially enable more sophisticated attacks including kernel memory disclosure and system compromise. When the application encounters malformed USB data exceeding buffer limits, it may cause a segmentation fault or page fault that results in system crash or reboot. More concerning is the potential for memory disclosure where adjacent kernel memory contents become accessible through the out-of-bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive information such as cryptographic keys, user credentials, or system configuration details. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1059.003 for Windows command and scripting interpreter, as it enables privilege escalation through kernel memory exposure.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation mechanisms at multiple layers of the USB communication stack including application-level bounds checking, kernel-mode buffer overflow protection, and device driver hardening measures. The recommended approach involves deploying defensive programming practices such as using safe string manipulation functions, implementing proper memory allocation with bounds verification, and applying runtime checks that prevent data access beyond allocated buffers. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing USB device whitelisting policies and restricting physical access to systems running vulnerable productivity suites. Hardware-level protections including USB port security controls and firmware-level input validation can provide additional defense-in-depth measures against such physical attack vectors while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 for protecting controlled unclassified information.