OCTOBER 13, 2026
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CVE-2026-89898

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-16 · Last synced 2026-10-13

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media component could allow for buffer overflow in the msg.msg[] array due to malformed incoming data. This could potentially lead to system crashes or arbitrary code execution, impacting stability and security. Organizations utilizing affected Linux systems, particularly those relying on the media framework, should prioritize applying the relevant updates to mitigate risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-89898
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.38%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: cec: extron-da-hd-4k-plus: add sanity check Add check to prevent overflowing msg.msg[] in case the incoming data is malformed.