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CVE-2026-89457

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/dasd: Guard sysfs discipline callbacks against unallocated private data Several sysfs show/store handlers call a disciplin…

Published Sep 11, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-89457 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

Technical description

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

s390/dasd: Guard sysfs discipline callbacks against unallocated private data

Several sysfs show/store handlers call a discipline callback that

dereferences device->private, either directly or through the

DASD_DEFINE_ATTR() macro. During dasd_generic_set_online() the discipline

is assigned before check_device() allocates device->private, so an

unprivileged read of one of these world-readable attributes in that window

dereferences a NULL pointer and panics.

Guard the dereference inside each callback that actually touches

device->private.

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-2026-89457?

CVE-2026-89457 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89457?

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-2026-89457?

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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