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CVE-2026-90280

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: phy: qcom: qmp-usb: Fix possible NULL-deref on early runtime suspend There is a small window where the runtime suspend callback…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-90280 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

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

phy: qcom: qmp-usb: Fix possible NULL-deref on early runtime suspend

There is a small window where the runtime suspend callback may run

after pm_runtime_enable() and before pm_runtime_forbid(). In this

case, a crash occurs because runtime suspend/resume dereferences

qmp->phy pointer, which is not yet initialized:

`if (!qmp->phy->init_count) {`

This can also happen if user re-enables runtime-pm via the sysfs

attribute before qmp phy is initialized.

Similarly to other qcom phy drivers, introduce a qmp->phy_initialized

variable that can be used to avoid relying on the possibly uninitialized

phy pointer.

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-2026-90280?

CVE-2026-90280 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90280?

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-2026-90280?

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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