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CVE-2026-72479

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: accel: mma8452: handle I2C read error(s) in mma8452_read() Currently, If i2c_smbus_read_i2c_block_data() fails but mma8452…

Published Aug 15, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-72479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

Technical description

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

iio: accel: mma8452: handle I2C read error(s) in mma8452_read()

Currently, If i2c_smbus_read_i2c_block_data() fails but

mma8452_set_runtime_pm_state() succeeds, mma8452_read() returns 0.

As a result, the caller mma8452_read_raw() assumes the read was

successful and proceeds to use a buffer containing uninitialized

stack memory.

Add proper checking of the I2C read return value and propagate errors

to the caller.

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

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/1cddef80a180af74c33d2f26c962ce92b60fded4Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5bdff291d20c31b365d9ddfe9c426fbfb41da5bbRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b488055e81d9faaaf2f8aaff45f9944040ac4493Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b4932fc325e84a3233413daf230b043818c8a824Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/eed69f8a10b82989ad732ace0fb43a9fb4e7fe35Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f3d413e701c5e54bef736b638967724dda880365Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f3d905ea1e4996d933074481e80d96ecd74a9904Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f9ec3f3e9cf27dd06cd3725eeaa44e3ce46be893

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72479?

CVE-2026-72479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-72479?

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-2026-72479?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-72479?

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