SB2026091232 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel base driver



SB2026091232 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel base driver

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091232
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89744)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an infinite loop in fwnode_get_next_child_node() when iterating over children of a fwnode with a secondary fwnode that has more than one child. A local user can trigger the child-node iteration to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.