CVE-2026-80922
crypto: qcom-rng - Allow zero as a random number
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: qcom-rng - Allow zero as a random number Zero is a valid random number and needs to be allowed. Otherwise the output is distinguishable from random.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to include the crypto: qcom-rng fix.
- Verify random number generation allows zero.
- Recompile the kernel with the fix applied.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: qcom-rng - Allow zero as a random number Zero is a valid random number and needs to be allowed. Otherwise the output is distinguishable from random. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80922.json">CVE-2026-80922</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/143c74034a1c47b0a1a64e7ca7153e7739bd1244 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c7101cfc52e378bcb0a46962145e39c9051dd5d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c0018320942003bfedd0a1c4cce3f036d363a7f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ef04bdc0c9f98836d1638be516f6bf1bad55f69 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/813e6718a199befc4f26f54bdd899fbfa11515e5