Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-90088

 

Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-90088

Published: September 19, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU151397
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90088
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in rfcomm_apply_pn() when processing remote parameter negotiation frames. A remote attacker can send a parameter negotiation frame with an MTU value of zero to cause a denial of service.


Affected software

Linux kernel

How to mitigate CVE-2026-90088

Install security update from vendor's repository.


External References

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