SB2026091770 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel cec core driver
Published: September 17, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026091770
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89899)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free race condition in cec_transmit_msg_fh in the CEC subsystem when a blocking transmit wait is interrupted by a signal. A local user can interrupt a blocking transmit wait with a signal to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.