Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4 IIO Light Sensor Driver ltrf216a_get_lux denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4. This impacts the function ltrf216a_get_lux of the component IIO Light Sensor Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-89934. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.109/6.18.50/7.2.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ltrf216a_get_lux of the component IIO Light Sensor Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: light: ltrf216a: fix runtime PM reference leak in error path ltrf216a_get_lux() acquires a runtime PM reference by calling ltrf216a_set_power_state(data, true). However, if ltrf216a_read_data() fails, the function returns immediately without dropping the reference. This leaves the runtime PM usage count unbalanced, preventing the device from autosuspending after a failed read. Fix this by releasing the runtime PM reference before returning from the error path.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-89934 since 09/11/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/16/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 6.12.110, 6.18.51, 7.2.5 or 7.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c4f003d8578f5718fe1ec332bc89f9ff69fd205b/0614928a3eda35bddd8c2f02311e286b59bbe746/80e7381e8cccb543397572af153865f34aaf4353/c132aef0e757a39036b1d40faf0569f2e343b13e is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.12.109
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
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• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 6.18.46
• 6.18.47
• 6.18.48
• 6.18.49
• 6.18.50
• 7.2.0
• 7.2.1
• 7.2.2
• 7.2.3
• 7.2.4

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.110/6.18.51/7.2.5/7.3-rc1
Patch: c4f003d8578f5718fe1ec332bc89f9ff69fd205b/0614928a3eda35bddd8c2f02311e286b59bbe746/80e7381e8cccb543397572af153865f34aaf4353/c132aef0e757a39036b1d40faf0569f2e343b13e

Timelineinfo

09/11/2026 CVE reserved
09/16/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-89934 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-89934
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-405832

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2026 15:14
Changes: 09/16/2026 15:14 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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