CVE-2026-80659: Linux kernel · mmc: vub300: defer reset until cmd_mutex is unlocked
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +40
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation 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 fix is available and should be applied. The patch defers the USB device reset until after the cmd_mutex is released, preventing recursive locking and deadlock. Users should update to a patched Linux kernel version that includes this fix.
Description
A deadlock vulnerability was identified and resolved in the Linux kernel's mmc vub300 driver. The issue arises from recursive locking of the cmd_mutex during a USB device reset triggered by a command response timeout. This deadlock can cause the affected thread to hang, impacting system stability. The fix defers the USB device reset until after the cmd_mutex is released, preventing recursive lock acquisition.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80659 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e6b9a394206c76dd417c991312f349435ef35e6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ee7a77ec2f446109ab52cc80ace7acc22ab6211 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8344611477c9241f45f20981990780fc5f0996f8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8672b8bdbd2063b3fcbd75f729e4706fcdad2257 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f5e04235a0b59e6e30af9f45511addf2604d757 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf9848a22a8e50d39d5e8d871581f0a8110f16b3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2e1d33929565fa14c48d8a5a45edc3ebfc941b2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee5fb641c4ccac8406c668d3e947eb20ce44f233 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-80659 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-80659 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/ee5fb641c4ccac8406c668d3e947eb20ce44f233 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (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)