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CVE-2026-90258

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: airoha: add missed IRQ resource helpers Without hooking .irq_request_resources, gpiolib cannot set GPIOD_FLAG_USED_AS_…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-90258 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

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

pinctrl: airoha: add missed IRQ resource helpers

Without hooking .irq_request_resources, gpiolib cannot set

GPIOD_FLAG_USED_AS_IRQ. This breaks pin direction locking and can allow

userspace or another driver to reconfigure an active IRQ pin as an output

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-2026-90258?

CVE-2026-90258 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90258?

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-2026-90258?

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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