CVE-2026-89716
Published Sep 11, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: zram: validate deflate params We must validate user-supplied deflate winbits before we pass it to zlib_deflate_workspacesize(), which triggers BUG_ON() if winbits value is outside of valid ranges.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0021
Probability of exploitation
0.10%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-89716? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
zram: validate deflate params
We must validate user-supplied deflate winbits before we pass it to
zlib_deflate_workspacesize(), which triggers BUG_ON() if winbits value is
outside of valid ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-89716? +
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