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CVE-2026-89884

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: platform: mtk-mdp3: fix NULL deref on failed SCP lookup Add the missing sanity check after looking up the SCP to avoid d…

Published Sep 16, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-89884 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

Technical description

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

media: platform: mtk-mdp3: fix NULL deref on failed SCP lookup

Add the missing sanity check after looking up the SCP to avoid

dereferencing a NULL-pointer in case its driver has not yet been bound.

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-2026-89884?

CVE-2026-89884 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89884?

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-2026-89884?

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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