SB2026091768 - Race condition in Linux kernel cec core driver

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SB2026091768 - Race condition in Linux kernel cec core driver

Published: September 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091768
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89897)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in cec_receive_notify() when handling CEC messages concurrently with follower mode changes or release. A remote attacker can send CEC messages during concurrent follower mode changes or release to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References