---
title: "CVE-2026-80937: Linux Kernel - Out-of-Bounds Write"
description: "Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow caused by unchecked device-controlled EEPROM address in mt7915_mcu_get_eeprom(), letting malicious devices perform out-of-bounds writes, exploit requires malicious or malfunctioning device."
url: https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/CVE-2026-80937/
---

# CVE-2026-80937 Linux Kernel - Out-of-Bounds Write

Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow caused by unchecked device-controlled EEPROM address in mt7915\_mcu\_get\_eeprom(), letting malicious devices perform out-of-bounds writes, exploit requires malicious or malfunctioning device.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10

High

CISA KEV

Not listed

Public exploit

None known

EPSS

0.38% chance of exploitation in 30 days

[View the NVD record ↗](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80937)

## Details

Type

Out-of-Bounds Write

Impact

Denial Of Service

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Published

11 September 2026

Updated

15 October 2026

## Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

## References

- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80937](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80937)
- [https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44b5adfe49499f53002737f5fe81d608c08122fc](https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44b5adfe49499f53002737f5fe81d608c08122fc)
- [https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f48b0d752a76590e2c613aae5345c2474627d1b](https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f48b0d752a76590e2c613aae5345c2474627d1b)
- [https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fdaf7016d7684ef756a229fd5d96b4a140eeb40](https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fdaf7016d7684ef756a229fd5d96b4a140eeb40)
- [https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/394e8cb56fc732d71041599cdb4e01f82cfd11c5](https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/394e8cb56fc732d71041599cdb4e01f82cfd11c5)

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