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CVE-2026-90421

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: Fix UAF when probe runs concurrent to dyn ID removal Dynamic IDs are only guaranteed to be valid when dynids.lock is held,…

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-90421 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

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

PCI: Fix UAF when probe runs concurrent to dyn ID removal

Dynamic IDs are only guaranteed to be valid when dynids.lock is held,

as remove_id_store() can free the node. Thus, make a copy in

pci_match_device(). Also, clarify that the id parameter is only valid

during probe.

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-2026-90421?

CVE-2026-90421 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90421?

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-2026-90421?

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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