Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

dm-pcache: bound the persisted tail-position offset

cache_pos_decode() takes the persisted key_tail and dirty_tail seg_off from
the cache device and addresses within the segment with it. A seg_off at or
past the segment data_size, controllable by whoever supplies the device
(CAP_SYS_ADMIN), reads past the segment data.

Reject a decoded seg_off that is not below the segment data_size.
Published: 2026-09-11
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-125
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cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate


Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-pcache: bound the persisted tail-position offset cache_pos_decode() takes the persisted key_tail and dirty_tail seg_off from the cache device and addresses within the segment with it. A seg_off at or past the segment data_size, controllable by whoever supplies the device (CAP_SYS_ADMIN), reads past the segment data. Reject a decoded seg_off that is not below the segment data_size.
Title dm-pcache: bound the persisted tail-position offset
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T19:42:26.514Z

Reserved: 2026-08-26T14:34:25.809Z

Link: CVE-2026-80959

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-11T20:19:01.750

Modified: 2026-09-11T20:19:01.750

Link: CVE-2026-80959

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-09-11T19:42:26Z

Links: CVE-2026-80959 - Bugzilla

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