CVE-2026-80961 Linux Kernel dm-pcache - Information Disclosure

Linux kernel dm-pcache contains an out-of-bounds read caused by improper validation of kset key_num and intra-segment bounds in cache_key_decode(), letting attackers with CAP_SYS_ADMIN leak adjacent persistent memory to user space, exploit requires CAP_SYS_ADMIN privilege.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.17% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Information Disclosure
Impact
Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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 for dm-pcache validation.

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

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