CVE-2026-90271
Published Sep 17, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm_mpam: Fix a NULL pointer dereference on unbinding after an error interrupt If a user unbinds an MSC after mpam_disable() has been run in response to an error interrupt then a dereference of a NULL pointer occurs as mpam_disable() sets the drvdata to NULL. Add an early return to the driver remove callback to avoid this.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0020
Probability of exploitation
0.09%
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-2026-90271? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
arm_mpam: Fix a NULL pointer dereference on unbinding after an error interrupt
If a user unbinds an MSC after mpam_disable() has been run in response
to an error interrupt then a dereference of a NULL pointer occurs as
mpam_disable() sets the drvdata to NULL. Add an early return to the driver
remove callback to avoid this.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-90271? +
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