CVE-2026-98833
mtd: core: call _get_device() with the master MTD
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: core: call _get_device() with the master MTD __get_mtd_device() calls the master's _get_device() callback with mtd, which may be a partition. __put_mtd_device() passes the master. This breaks gluebi partitions because gluebi_get_device() uses container_of() and therefore requires the master MTD. Pass the master to _get_device(), matching _put_device().
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
- Update the Linux kernel to include the MTD core fix.
- Verify correct MTD device passing in related configurations.
- Test gluebi partition functionality after update.
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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: mtd: core: call _get_device() with the master MTD __get_mtd_device() calls the master's _get_device() callback with mtd, which may be a partition. __put_mtd_device() passes the master. This breaks gluebi partitions because gluebi_get_device() uses container_of() and therefore requires the master MTD. Pass the master to _get_device(), matching _put_device(). Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/98xxx/CVE-2026-98833.json">CVE-2026-98833</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12b31d1acd20b3185bb5f0748db0cf6874c8e9d1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95c8f36293c22d450c371167ad4f9a5bbadc7539 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc482a281a19a7d7e91ad1b2d551bb301c54d0e6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f971f1c63cf71579258360a12bd185bc1cd1a043