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CVE-2026-80609

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.51%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-28 · Last synced 2026-09-15

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects the qede driver, where an out-of-bounds check for the cqe->len_list[] was improperly implemented, potentially leading to memory access violations. This flaw could allow an attacker to exploit the driver, resulting in system instability or unauthorized access. Organizations using affected Linux distributions should prioritize patching to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

CVE
CVE-2026-80609
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.51%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: qede: fix out-of-bounds check for cqe->len_list[] Move index check before element access.