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CVE-2026-98280

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/i2c: Disable IRQ on unbind Currently, struct xe_i2c is freed before SGUnit IRQ is disabled in unbind path, leaving a pot…

Published Oct 6, 2026EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-98280 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

Technical description

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

drm/xe/i2c: Disable IRQ on unbind

Currently, struct xe_i2c is freed before SGUnit IRQ is disabled in unbind

path, leaving a potential UAF in case I2C IRQ is hit during this small

window. Explicitly disable I2C IRQ in xe_i2c_remove() and fix this.

(cherry picked from commit 8ba5c8b8ab3fd362267c11df2cd5a90ee46f6e24)

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-2026-98280?

CVE-2026-98280 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98280?

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-2026-98280?

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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