SB20260912325 - Improper Null Termination in Linux kernel power supply driver



SB20260912325 - Improper Null Termination in Linux kernel power supply driver

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912325
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Null Termination (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89466)

CWE-ID: CWE-170 - Improper Null Termination

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper null termination in qcom_battmgr_sc8280xp_strcpy() when copying non-Pascal-style strings from firmware. A local user can read exposed power supply properties containing a full-length firmware string to disclose sensitive information.

The affected fields are model_number, serial_number, and oem_info.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.