SB20260912409 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel pci pcxhr



SB20260912409 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel pci pcxhr

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912409
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 initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-80967)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 initialization of mutexes in the pcxhr_probe() function when handling an early interrupt during device probe. A local user can trigger an early interrupt during device probe to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.