CVE-2026-89943
HIGH
Published Sep 16, 2026
Modified Sep 16, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: loongson: Fix error handling in ACPI property parsing In loongson_card_parse_acpi(), the return value of device_property_read_string() for the `codec-dai-name` property was ignored. If the property is missing or invalid, an uninitialized pointer would be used later, potentially leading to undefined behavior. Fix this by checking the return value and propagating the error appropriately.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-89943? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ASoC: loongson: Fix error handling in ACPI property parsing
In loongson_card_parse_acpi(), the return value of
device_property_read_string() for the `codec-dai-name` property was
ignored. If the property is missing or invalid, an uninitialized pointer
would be used later, potentially leading to undefined behavior.
Fix this by checking the return value and propagating the error
appropriately. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-89943? +
CVE-2026-89943 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-89943? +
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