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CVE-2026-80711

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: power: supply: max17040: handle missing status supplier MAX17040 does not report charger state itself, so the driver forwards P…

Published Aug 28, 2026EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2026-80711 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2026.

Technical description

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

power: supply: max17040: handle missing status supplier

MAX17040 does not report charger state itself, so the driver forwards

POWER_SUPPLY_PROP_STATUS to a supplier power supply. If no supplier is

registered, power_supply_get_property_from_supplier() returns -ENODEV and

leaves the output value untouched.

max17040_get_property() currently ignores that error and returns success,

so userspace can read an uninitialized status value from the battery power

supply. This happens on systems that use the fuel gauge without a charger

supplier relationship in firmware.

Return POWER_SUPPLY_STATUS_UNKNOWN when no supplier provides STATUS, and

propagate other supplier lookup errors.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80711?

CVE-2026-80711 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 28, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-80711?

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-2026-80711?

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.

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