CVE-2026-89897

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: cec: Serialize exclusive follower delivery cec_receive_notify() reads the exclusive follower pointer without the adapter lock. Serialize the no-follower check and message delivery against mode changes and release.

  • Published Sep 16, 2026
  • CVSS 7.5 high
  • 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-89897 at the National Vulnerability Database