CRITICAL · 9.3

CVE-2026-80684

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: pci: Fix NULL dereference on AIBV allocation failure The airq_iv_create() can return NULL on failure, but the return va...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: pci: Fix NULL dereference on AIBV allocation failure The airq_iv_create() can return NULL on failure, but the return value was never checked. If it fails, zdev->aibv will be NULL and fail when dereferenced in kvm_zpci_set_airq(). Add a NULL check and free the previously allocated AISB bit and zdev->aisb on failure.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-80684?

CVE-2026-80684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: pci: Fix NULL dereference on AIBV allocation failure The airq_iv_create() can return NULL on failure, but the return va...

How severe is CVE-2026-80684?

CVE-2026-80684 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-80684?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.