Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2026-80921

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: s390: vsie: zero stale crypto bits When shadowing crypto access bits from a format0 apcb (crycb 0 or 1), the bits 64..255 are unchanged from whatever is in the vsie page in the crycb and thus in the apcb. This gives a nested guest potential access to a device no longer available. Zero out the remaining bits.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80921?
CVE-2026-80921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-09-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-80921?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.