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CVE-2026-80597

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A EPSS 0.18%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-28 · Last synced 2026-09-20

CyberRota Analysis

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A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's MTD (Memory Technology Device) subsystem, specifically related to the vmu-flash mapping. This flaw can lead to a failure in MTD initialization, potentially causing system crashes or instability. Linux system administrators and developers working with MTD devices should prioritize addressing this issue to ensure system reliability and prevent potential downtime.

CVE
CVE-2026-80597
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
0.18%
Linux

Original NVD 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.