CVE-2026-80706: Linux kernel · can: softing: fw_parse(): validate firmware record spans
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% 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 +26
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 |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that address this issue. After updating, a system reboot is required to ensure the fixes take effect. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's CAN Softing firmware parser (fw_parse) allowed out-of-bounds reads and writes due to improper validation of firmware record boundaries. This flaw could lead to memory corruption and potentially compromise system integrity. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been addressed by passing the firmware end to the parser and validating record boundaries properly.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80706 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ee477e541a6d5e434d6a4041c6b677ab42e1d82 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/808ed899dcf8bdef66894fda5eb7ee4bb0eb8dc1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/84c850b08fc0d671c245144b619683129b55690a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/856d6cb04e5407523566b075841dcd6423757d1c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad331e26fd213a19fee0de18cdacd67b7ff5b478 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae588e5b9cc268de1aabf30f939f0870717ca164 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0eac0ea7cf493e787fd7b4a556e43ef03cb4b50 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6d9a6a9512430b395a1940d7b216394fd02d30b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-80706 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-80706 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/856d6cb04e5407523566b075841dcd6423757d1c (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-80706.json (opens in a new tab)
- support.microsoft.com/lifecycle (opens in a new tab)
- first.org/cvss (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-8875-2 (opens in a new tab)