Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-vf: fix workqueue and netdev race in probe/remove Initialize the VF workqueue before register_netdev() so ndo_set_rx_mode does not queue work on a NULL workqueue. Unregister the netdev before destroying the workqueue, and add proper probe error cleanup.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ba97ff4f873481d370bee7f7dfb87f8296af9be
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42a139332ce81a907dac987f1494d30e0a8ab149
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef42c9e922dfa806576d9d82867da2f3cd76b3ca
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90084?
CVE-2026-90084 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-vf: fix workqueue and netdev race in probe/remove Initialize the VF workqueue before register_netdev() so ndo_set_rx_mod...
How severe is CVE-2026-90084?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-90084. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.