CVE-2026-93038
iio: dac: ad5686: missing NULL check on match data
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: dac: ad5686: missing NULL check on match data Verify that chip_info pointer is not NULL. If a user binds the driver using driver_override via sysfs with a device name not present in the id_table or of_match_table, match data will be NULL.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Patch the Linux kernel.
- Verify chip_info pointer is not NULL.
- Ensure device names are present in tables.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-93038.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/572a008526359cdac2fa935dad75e9d50a79792f | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdaa9cb77eb67f2d4921600f6531315040888e29 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: dac: ad5686: missing NULL check on match data Verify that chip_info pointer is not NULL. If a user binds the driver using driver_override via sysfs with a device name not present in the id_table or of_match_table, match data will be NULL. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93038.json">CVE-2026-93038</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/572a008526359cdac2fa935dad75e9d50a79792f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdaa9cb77eb67f2d4921600f6531315040888e29