SB2026091781 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel media dvb-frontends driver

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SB2026091781 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel media dvb-frontends driver

Published: September 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091781
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89880)

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

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 improper error-path resource cleanup in rtl2832_sdr_start_streaming() when starting streaming after a prior failed streaming attempt. A local user can initiate streaming again after a failed streaming attempt to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The out-of-bounds access occurs during URB cleanup when urbs_initialized exceeds MAX_BULK_BUFS.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References