SB20260918230 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel pinctrl mediatek driver
Published: September 18, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260918230
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-92482)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to trigger a use-after-free.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free in the Mediatek pinctrl GPIO chip registration code when unbinding or removing an affected driver module. A local privileged user can remove an affected driver module while its GPIO chip remains registered to trigger a use-after-free.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.