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Linux CVE-2026-98480

EUVD-2026-103720

2026-10-18 Linux

GHSA-h99h-422h-66fh

Information Disclosure Linux

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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

nfc: trf7970a: power down on startup RX gain failure

trf7970a_startup() powers up the device before applying the optional RX gain reduction. If the register read or write fails, it returns without undoing that power-up. Probe's unwind only drops the separate regulator references acquired by probe, leaving the additional VIN enable from startup unbalanced. The system resume caller also has no power-down on this error.

Call trf7970a_power_down() before returning the RX gain error to deassert the enable GPIOs, release the startup VIN reference and restore the powered-off state. Runtime PM has not been enabled yet, so the full shutdown helper is not appropriate here. Preserve the original SPI error.

This issue was identified during our ongoing static-analysis research while reviewing kernel code.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 5d69351820eab6be1d298af21aedd18be5e5a11a <cc444e4ad43461374dd128573eccb8979d2adb4c

Linux 5d69351820eab6be1d298af21aedd18be5e5a11a <d2acbde7e67df44efa8f0963462d1192e7694ffc

Linux patch: 7.3-rc5

Linux patch: 0

Linux patch: 7.2.9

Linux patch: 6.18.55

Linux 5d69351820eab6be1d298af21aedd18be5e5a11a <6ef70d790425e76b42c69e416ee78c62bdc37d00

Linux 6.17

Affected Packages

euvd linux no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

Oct 18, 2026 - 16:02 EUVD

CVE Published

Oct 18, 2026 - 15:15 cve.org

UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 91% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

EUVD

CVE.org

EPSS MSRC

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity Not scored yet

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.