Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tools/power/x86/intel-speed-select: Harden daemon pidfile open Avoid symlink-based pidfile clobbering by opening the pidfile with O_NOFOLLOW and validating it with fstat() before locking/writing. The daemon currently uses a fixed pidfile path under /tmp. A local unprivileged user can pre-create a symlink at that path and cause a root-run daemon instance to write into an attacker-chosen file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19ffeb30fdfce63f8d6aca71bcdddb3f69d46278
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/607af438e6430893a822964c841a1994b33acccc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72a07abc6b9046f07a08bba353cad7667bcc9dce
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/905493a6338c82a70da16f86e0a6215db5a3d73d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db938eb9a3c1317596c28e94413b33426508d51b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8adac69d1bdf035ef97cc914e845acd4ef08e28
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-80663?
CVE-2026-80663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tools/power/x86/intel-speed-select: Harden daemon pidfile open Avoid symlink-based pidfile clobbering by opening the pidfile with ...
How severe is CVE-2026-80663?
CVE-2026-80663 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-80663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.