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CVE-2026-89878

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: s2255: check firmware size before reading trailing marker s2255_probe() reads a 4-byte marker and version from the last…

Published Sep 16, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-89878 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: s2255: check firmware size before reading trailing marker

s2255_probe() reads a 4-byte marker and version from the last 8 bytes

of the firmware blob (fw->data[fw_size - 8] and [fw_size - 4]). If the

firmware file is shorter than 8 bytes, fw_size - 8 underflows and the

access reads out of bounds. Validate the firmware size before indexing.

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-2026-89878?

CVE-2026-89878 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-89878?

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-2026-89878?

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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