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CVE-2026-89737

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: thunderbolt: Disable work before freeing tbt on remove tbt_altmode_remove() drops the plug and cable references wit…

Published Sep 11, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-89737 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

usb: typec: thunderbolt: Disable work before freeing tbt on remove

tbt_altmode_remove() drops the plug and cable references without

draining tbt->work. The work function dereferences those references,

and can also requeue itself in its error path. The VDM callbacks can

queue the same work item.

Disable and drain tbt->work before dropping the references. This waits

for an existing invocation and prevents subsequent schedule_work()

calls from queueing it during teardown.

This issue was found by an in-house static analysis tool and confirmed

by manual code review.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89737?

CVE-2026-89737 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89737?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-89737?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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