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CVE-2026-80597

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: maps: vmu-flash: fix NULL pointer dereference in initialization The mtd_info contains a struct device, which must be linke…

Published Aug 28, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-80597 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

mtd: maps: vmu-flash: fix NULL pointer dereference in initialization

The mtd_info contains a struct device, which must be linked to its

parent. Without this, the initialization of the MTD fails with a NULL

pointer dereference.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/0db62da830ec57ad3efe24337763c8bf5442c6beRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/357e3b8e3a8769ba36eb8ec5e053e4825f1a9329Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/44c6abf5d823de796319d6e23c282ed5b68dc41bRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9ac007affa77c3dc3def53760e3d69c350fc9967Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b80a7b8f1a10e9270160b9d33f1253da2195c827Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/c60a627edbbd66bfbb0a0f564e64084c23c7ce98Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/f4599793240dd60a0a708ef1fe116223f47aa105Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/ff6453502c722437e37238900c9e45a1fec34455

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80597?

CVE-2026-80597 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-80597?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-80597?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-80597?

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