Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bus: mhi: host: Fix controller cleanup on EDL sysfs failure mhi_register_controller() adds the controller device before creating the optional trigger_edl sysfs file. If sysfs_create_file() fails, the error path only drops the device reference and leaves the device registered. Hence, call device_del() in the error path before put_device().
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d5b9e66591d4e2a4376ac82c8cda889a29ba3ee
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4743959aa8d876b5b456a62e8a62eb770db7afe9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fb17a7c437f145353e93e6a9791f6db70e1cc63
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7943dc67250fad6ceac0dd089c6ad5776e4be71d
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90402?
CVE-2026-90402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bus: mhi: host: Fix controller cleanup on EDL sysfs failure mhi_register_controller() adds the controller device before creating t...
How severe is CVE-2026-90402?
CVE-2026-90402 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.