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CVE-2026-90056

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: fec: only stop PTP if it was initialized fec_ptp_init() is only called when fep->bufdesc_ex is available.

Published Sep 17, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-90056 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

Technical description

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

net: fec: only stop PTP if it was initialized

fec_ptp_init() is only called when fep->bufdesc_ex is available.

However, fec_probe() unconditionally calls fec_ptp_stop() on the

failed_init path, and fec_drv_remove() unconditionally calls

fec_ptp_stop() during device removal.

Check fep->bufdesc_ex before calling fec_ptp_stop() in both paths

to avoid stopping PTP when it was not initialized.

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-2026-90056?

CVE-2026-90056 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-90056?

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-2026-90056?

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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