SB2026082879 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel mm

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SB2026082879 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel mm

Published: August 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026082879
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80686)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of non-present page table entries in migrate_vma_collect_pmd() when processing page migration entries. A local user can trigger page migration involving non-present PTEs to cause a denial of service.

The issue can also result in incorrect dirty folio accounting.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References