CVE-2026-80878
afs: Fix leak of ungot volume
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix leak of ungot volume Fix afs_lookup_volume_rcu() so that it doesn't leak a dying volume if afs_try_get_volume() fails.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-80878
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
- Apply specific patches for the afs module.
- Recompile and install the kernel if necessary.
- Restart the system to load the new kernel.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-80878.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9cabf1c86948793fbad09023bd2ec58c71b9c1d4 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d672c276f685a540ed2b2a8bafaed4650a89022c |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix leak of ungot volume Fix afs_lookup_volume_rcu() so that it doesn't leak a dying volume if afs_try_get_volume() fails. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80878.json">CVE-2026-80878</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9cabf1c86948793fbad09023bd2ec58c71b9c1d4 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d672c276f685a540ed2b2a8bafaed4650a89022c