VDB-421823 · CVE-2026-98817 · GCVE-0-2026-98817

Linux Kernel ASoC probe exceptional condition

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9.5	$5k-$25k	3.15-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel and classified as very critical. The affected element is the function probe of the component ASoC. The manipulation leads to exceptional condition. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-98817. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Linux Kernel (the affected version unknown). This issue affects the function probe of the component ASoC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exceptional condition vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: SDCA: Add better pm_runtime error handling in func probe Add a common error path in probe that balances the runtime PM reference.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-98817 since 09/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/18/2026).

Applying the patch 1f90c62a2412b3b9af27e0d23e346efcf88d83bd/91094f9c86216898ce92141c26c8fec7e97544c0 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Patch: 1f90c62a2412b3b9af27e0d23e346efcf88d83bd/91094f9c86216898ce92141c26c8fec7e97544c0

Timelineinfo

09/25/2026 CVE reserved
10/18/2026 +23 days Advisory disclosed
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-98817 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-98817
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-421823

Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2026 18:10
Changes: 10/18/2026 18:10 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103