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CVE-2026-98678

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ad4030: fix invalid oversampling_ratio validation In ad4030_set_avg_frame_len(), the logarithm is calculated before i…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-98678 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

iio: adc: ad4030: fix invalid oversampling_ratio validation

In ad4030_set_avg_frame_len(), the logarithm is calculated before input

validation. Passing zero or negative values leads to an undefined result

from ilog2().

Validate that the input is strictly positive prior to computing its

logarithm.

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-2026-98678?

CVE-2026-98678 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98678?

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-2026-98678?

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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