CVE-2026-98768
usb: typec: anx7411 - stop the IRQ before destroying the workqueue
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: anx7411 - stop the IRQ before destroying the workqueue The IRQ is devm-managed, so it can still queue plat->work while remove() is tearing the queue down. Disable it first.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Stop the IRQ before destroying the workqueue.
- Ensure IRQ management prevents race conditions.
- Apply kernel updates.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: anx7411 - stop the IRQ before destroying the workqueue The IRQ is devm-managed, so it can still queue plat->work while remove() is tearing the queue down. Disable it first. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/98xxx/CVE-2026-98768.json">CVE-2026-98768</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/469600d5d292b1482c90dd6853555821d11b8c5f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50a92c02551c10e308caa55f7045f31abcef511f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/675056e0edb49c0002ebfbc289e6c777bbf315a2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb6bf2c707805211f606fb1e06fe28d9affe5ea7