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CVE-2026-98213

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mmc: core: Cancel SDIO IRQ work before freeing host A host controller that uses sdio_signal_irq() schedules host->sdio_irq_work…

Published Oct 6, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98213 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

Technical description

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

mmc: core: Cancel SDIO IRQ work before freeing host

A host controller that uses sdio_signal_irq() schedules host->sdio_irq_work

from its interrupt handler. That work is only cancelled on the suspend

path (mmc_sdio_suspend()), not on the remove/free path, so a worker armed

just before the controller freed its IRQ can run after

mmc_host_classdev_release() has freed the host and dereference it through

container_of().

Cancel host->sdio_irq_work in mmc_free_host(), like the existing

host->detect drain added by commit 1036f69e2513 ("mmc: core: Cancel

delayed work before releasing host").

This issue was found by an in-house static analysis tool.

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-2026-98213?

CVE-2026-98213 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98213?

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-2026-98213?

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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