CVE-2026-80597
mtd: maps: vmu-flash: fix NULL pointer dereference in initialization
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: maps: vmu-flash: fix NULL pointer dereference in initialization The mtd_info contains a struct device, which must be linked to its parent. Without this, the initialization of the MTD fails with a NULL pointer dereference.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply the patch to the mtd: maps: vmu-flash driver.
- Ensure struct device is correctly linked to its parent.
- Recompile and install the updated kernel.
- Reboot the system to apply changes.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: maps: vmu-flash: fix NULL pointer dereference in initialization The mtd_info contains a struct device, which must be linked to its parent. Without this, the initialization of the MTD fails with a NULL pointer dereference. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80597.json">CVE-2026-80597</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0db62da830ec57ad3efe24337763c8bf5442c6be Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/357e3b8e3a8769ba36eb8ec5e053e4825f1a9329 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44c6abf5d823de796319d6e23c282ed5b68dc41b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ac007affa77c3dc3def53760e3d69c350fc9967 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b80a7b8f1a10e9270160b9d33f1253da2195c827 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c60a627edbbd66bfbb0a0f564e64084c23c7ce98 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4599793240dd60a0a708ef1fe116223f47aa105 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff6453502c722437e37238900c9e45a1fec34455