CVE-2026-92493
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate-ut: Skip tests when amd-pstate driver is not active The crash issue may occur when modprobe amd_pstate_ut o…
Overview
CVE-2026-92493 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
cpufreq: amd-pstate-ut: Skip tests when amd-pstate driver is not active
The crash issue may occur when modprobe amd_pstate_ut on intel platform.
amd_pstate_ut: 1 amd_pstate_ut_acpi_cpc_valid success!
amd_pstate_ut: 2 amd_pstate_ut_check_enabled success!
BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000080
#PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode
#PF: error_code(0x0000) - not-present page
PGD 0 P4D 0
Oops: 0000 [#1] SMP NOPTI
CPU: 0 PID: 20300 Comm: modprobe
Kdump: loaded Tainted: G O 6.6.0-0010.rc1.ctl4.x86_64 #1
Hardware name: FiberHome R2200 V5/Xeon Boards, BIOS 3.1a 02/24/2020
RIP: 0010:amd_pstate_ut_check_perf+0x141/0x280 [amd_pstate_ut]
Call Trace:
<TASK>
amd_pstate_ut_init+0x1b/0xff0 [amd_pstate_ut]
? __pfx_amd_pstate_ut_init+0x10/0x10 [amd_pstate_ut]
do_one_initcall+0x42/0x2e0
? kmalloc_trace+0x26/0x90
do_init_module+0x60/0x240
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-92493?
CVE-2026-92493 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-92493?
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-2026-92493?
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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