# CVE-2026-98674: iio: adc: adi-axi-adc: Initialize state mutex

CVE-2026-98674 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-98674 (version 7.2.10-1), released October 19, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-98674
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0017
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 18, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-98674

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  iio: adc: adi-axi-adc: Initialize state mutex  The AXI ADC register access paths serialize transactions with st->lock, but probe does not initialize it. Initialize the mutex before registering the backend.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.2.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-98674](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-98674.md) | Oct 19, 2026 |

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