CVE-2026-90421

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: Fix UAF when probe runs concurrent to dyn ID removal Dynamic IDs are only guaranteed to be valid when dynids.lock is held, as remove_id_store() can free the node. Thus, make a copy in pci_match_device(). Also, clarify that the id parameter is only valid during probe.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-09-17
Last modified 2026-09-17
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 2.6.30 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.2.6, 7.3-rc1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 2.6.30
Fixed in
✓ 7.2.6 7.2.x ✓ 7.3-rc1

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-90421?

    CVE-2026-90421 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.30 onward and has been patched in 7.2.6 and 7.3-rc1. CVE-2026-90421 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-90421?

    Yes. CVE-2026-90421 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.2.6 and 7.3-rc1. If you are running Linux kernel 2.6.30 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-90421 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-90421 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.