CVE-2026-98756
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: cdns3: Fix NULL pointer dereference in cdns3_pci_probe The Cadence USBSS controller is a two-function PCI device.
Overview
CVE-2026-98756 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: cdns3: Fix NULL pointer dereference in cdns3_pci_probe
The Cadence USBSS controller is a two-function PCI device. The first
probed function allocates the driver data and stores it with
pci_set_drvdata(), while the second function reuses it via
pci_get_drvdata() when pci_is_enabled() reports that the first
function has already been probed.
When the second function is probed while the first one has been
enabled but has not yet set its driver data, pci_get_drvdata()
returns NULL, and the subsequent wrap->devfn assignment dereferences
a NULL pointer and crashes the kernel.
logs:
Call trace:
cdns3_pci_probe+0xa4/0x300
local_pci_probe+0x44/0xa8
pci_call_probe+0x54/0x158
pci_device_probe+0x84/0x100
really_probe+0x184/0x3d0
__driver_probe_device+0x80/0x178
driver_probe_device+0x44/0xe8
__driver_attach+0xec/0x1f8
bus_for_each_dev+0x7c/0xe0
driver_attach+0x28/0x38
bus_add_driver+0x110/0x238
driver
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-98756?
CVE-2026-98756 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-98756?
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-2026-98756?
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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