CVE-2026-90276
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: md/md-llbitmap: stop daemon timer rearm on destroy llbitmap_destroy() deletes pending_timer before flushing md_llbitmap_io_wq.
Overview
CVE-2026-90276 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
md/md-llbitmap: stop daemon timer rearm on destroy
llbitmap_destroy() deletes pending_timer before flushing
md_llbitmap_io_wq. However, daemon_work can still be queued or running
after the timer has been deleted, and the daemon path can arm
pending_timer again when it finds dirty chunks that are not ready to
flush yet.
If that happens during teardown, pending_timer can remain armed after
llbitmap is freed and later dereference freed memory.
Add a BITMAP_SHUTDOWN bit to llbitmap->flags, set it before deleting
the timer, and make the timer and daemon paths stop queueing or rearming
work once teardown starts. Cancel daemon_work before flushing the shared
workqueue so no already queued daemon instance can race with the free.
Use timer_shutdown_sync() so a daemon instance that passed the shutdown
check before teardown cannot rearm the timer afterward.
BITMAP_SHUTDOWN is a runtime-only state. Mask it out when reading an
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-90276?
CVE-2026-90276 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-90276?
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-2026-90276?
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.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-90276?
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