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CVE-2026-89868

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: chips-media: wave5: Add timeout while stop_streaming When stop_streaming is called, an infinite loop may occur in some c…

Published Sep 16, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-89868 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

Technical description

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

media: chips-media: wave5: Add timeout while stop_streaming

When stop_streaming is called, an infinite loop may occur in some cases.

Add a bounded poll of the queue status: loop until the queues drain,

sleeping briefly between polls, and bail out once VPU_DEC_STOP_TIMEOUT

elapses.

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-2026-89868?

CVE-2026-89868 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89868?

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-2026-89868?

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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