CVE-2026-89474
kernel: power: supply: bq256xx: drain usb_work before freeing the charger
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 11, 2026
Updated · September 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's power supply subsystem, specifically within the bq256xx driver. This vulnerability occurs when a USB work item attempts to access a charger object after it has been freed. This timing issue can lead to a use-after-free condition, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference