CVE-2026-98412
power: sequencing: fix NULL-pointer dereference in pwrseq_unit_new()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: sequencing: fix NULL-pointer dereference in pwrseq_unit_new() If memory allocation fails in pwrseq_unit_setup_deps(), pwrseq_unit_put() is called to release the partially initialized unit. However, we've never initialized unit->list and pwrseq_unit_release() will unconditionally call list_del() on it. Initialize unit->list right after allocating the unit struct.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Initialize unit->list after allocating the unit struct.
- Ensure unit->list is properly initialized before use.
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: sequencing: fix NULL-pointer dereference in pwrseq_unit_new() If memory allocation fails in pwrseq_unit_setup_deps(), pwrseq_unit_put() is called to release the partially initialized unit. However, we've never initialized unit->list and pwrseq_unit_release() will unconditionally call list_del() on it. Initialize unit->list right after allocating the unit struct. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/98xxx/CVE-2026-98412.json">CVE-2026-98412</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/115b303e8e093d964089ec6f3c40d984d77b33d0 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29e03670cc384561a2037c69b0a1cc5232d3c6c3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e571aea60de7f4c62b77510495d1bcc7df406a1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/859880b07a75c7a29d141abfacbd750d25a8e920