CVE-2026-80989 Linux kernel net thunderbolt - Denial of Service

Linux kernel net thunderbolt contains a logic flaw in tbnet_connected_work() where connection state is not properly cleared on failure, causing repeated teardown and resource mismanagement, letting attackers cause system warnings or crashes, exploit requires network interaction.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.34% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Denial of Service
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

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