
CVE-2026-89474 Linux kernel bq256xx use-after-free in power supply driver, USB work can run after charger freed. No CVSS, no patch yet. Audit and update kernel now. https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2026-89474/ #CVE #infosec #LinuxKernel #CVE #infosec #XSS #valtersit #snippet #infosec #SysAdmin #cybersecurity #Linux #devsecops #devops #developer #sysadmin #100daysofcode #git #github #gitlab #redteam #blueteam #ethicalhacker #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #cybersecuritytips #python #hacker #linux #kali #ubuntu #debian #docker
Post summary
The post reports CVE‑2026‑89474 as a use‑after‑free in the Linux kernel’s bq256xx power‑supply driver that enables USB activity after charger removal, supplies technical details, and recommends updating the kernel, with no evidence of active exploitation.
