CVE-2026-80986 Linux Kernel - Out of Bounds Read/Write

Linux kernel contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in net/smc SMC-Rv2 LLC message handling caused by unbounded peer rkey counts, letting attackers cause kernel memory corruption or crash, exploit requires network access to SMC-Rv2 link.

CVSS base score 9.8 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.65% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out of Bounds Read/Write
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 for bounded peer rkey counts in SMC-Rv2 LLC messages.

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

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