CVE-2026-80639
kernel: cxl/test: Fix __fortify_panic
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 28, 2026
Updated · August 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's cxl/test module. A buffer overflow vulnerability, a type of memory corruption, exists within the setup_xor_mapping() function. This flaw could allow a local user to trigger a runtime assertion failure, potentially leading to system instability or a denial of service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-805 · Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value