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CVE-2026-98666

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: gyro: adis16136: fix unprotected debugfs reads The serial_number file operations are open coded and never call debugfs_fil…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-98666 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

iio: gyro: adis16136: fix unprotected debugfs reads

The serial_number file operations are open coded and never call

debugfs_file_get(), which debugfs_create_file_unsafe() requires.

debugfs_remove_recursive() therefore does not wait for a read in

progress, and unbind frees the iio_dev underneath it.

Use debugfs_create_file() instead.

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-2026-98666?

CVE-2026-98666 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98666?

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-2026-98666?

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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