Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-92482
Published: September 18, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU151032
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-92482
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2026-92482
Install security update from vendor's repository.