CVE-2026-80714: Linux kernel · ipvs: do not propagate one-packet flag to synced conns
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
An official patch is available and should be applied promptly. The vulnerability is fixed by dropping the IP_VS_CONN_F_ONE_PACKET flag from destination flags when binding synced connections. Users should update to patched Linux kernel versions as provided by their distribution. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IP Virtual Server (ipvs) subsystem was resolved. The flaw involved improper propagation of the one-packet flag to synced connections, which could cause stale hash nodes to reference freed memory structures. This could lead to system instability or compromise. Multiple specific Linux kernel versions are affected. A patch is available to correct this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80714 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/06d1d9b56ef8132fbf85006885eb43d9510b8b02 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/300348e3ba1521b003d59825f97e24f9a6859688 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/44af98cc7d5ef8e730488d5df1eecd5deeaa5947 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4649e6faeecdc2d44bfa6ccbe405eef27e55d816 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a63d2dbaeb50a85d4c976b15a36e6b0c7113db5b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/acbdc276091b308ca7794acb86e761f8203e2f59 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5ee5b266f833601ac4817f6df0bc496fc376a28 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7acfc990c29890c883d0d0ce3f737d003a43b44 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-80714 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-80714 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a63d2dbaeb50a85d4c976b15a36e6b0c7113db5b (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-80714.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)