CVE-2026-97479
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: driver core: Avoid warning when removing a device while its supplier is unbinding During driver removal, the following warning…
Overview
CVE-2026-97479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
driver core: Avoid warning when removing a device while its supplier is unbinding
During driver removal, the following warning can appear:
WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 139 at drivers/base/core.c:1497 __device_links_no_driver+0xcc/0xfc
...
Call trace:
__device_links_no_driver+0xcc/0xfc (P)
device_links_driver_cleanup+0xa8/0xf0
device_release_driver_internal+0x208/0x23c
device_links_unbind_consumers+0xe0/0x108
device_release_driver_internal+0xec/0x23c
device_links_unbind_consumers+0xe0/0x108
device_release_driver_internal+0xec/0x23c
device_links_unbind_consumers+0xe0/0x108
device_release_driver_internal+0xec/0x23c
driver_detach+0xa0/0x12c
bus_remove_driver+0x6c/0xbc
driver_unregister+0x30/0x60
pci_unregister_driver+0x20/0x9c
lan966x_pci_driver_exit+0x18/0xa90 [lan966x_pci]
This warning is triggered when a consumer is removed because the links
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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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-97479?
CVE-2026-97479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 24, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-97479?
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-2026-97479?
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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