CVE-2026-80628: Linux kernel · ALSA: seq: oss: Serialize readq reset state with q->lock
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +11
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
An official patch is available that fixes the race condition by properly serializing the reset operation with the queue lock. Users and administrators should apply the updated Linux kernel versions that include this fix. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A data race vulnerability in the Linux kernel ALSA seq oss subsystem was resolved. The issue involved improper synchronization when resetting the read queue state without holding the required spinlock, leading to potential stale or dropped events and incorrect readiness reporting. This race condition was detected by KCSAN and could affect system stability and data integrity. The vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a CVSS score of 7.8. A patch is available that serializes the reset operation with the queue lock to prevent the race.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80628 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/287d506d4e0865918cec82bb1361f283a08c979b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/43e10709b1ba288bcbabb9b9cb6e518b2a5d8506 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/49ce92d207820f588b0406add82f053decfbe5d9 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-80628 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-80628 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/49ce92d207820f588b0406add82f053decfbe5d9 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)