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Linux CVE-2026-80920

| EUVDEUVD-2026-75095
2026-09-09 Linux GHSA-xg24-c6qm-h882
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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

io_uring: defer eventfd signaling when queued from a wakeup handler

io_req_local_work_add() signals the CQ ring eventfd inline when it is the one to push the first entry onto ->work_list. For DEFER_TASKRUN rings that add is frequently done from a waitqueue wakeup handler, where an arbitrary waitqueue lock is held.

eventfd_signal_mask() only refuses to recurse when current->in_eventfd is set, but that bit is set by eventfd_signal_mask() itself. If the wake chain starts somewhere else, signal goes out inline and can feed back into epoll.

Add IOU_F_TWQ_IN_WAKE, set it on the task_work add done from the three waitqueue callbacks, and use it to force io_eventfd_signal() down the existing call_rcu_hurry() deferral instead of signaling inline.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 6.1
Linux patch: 7.3-rc1
Linux patch: 0
Linux 21a091b970cdbcf3e8ff829234b51be6f9192766 <b6bb334b0e9348887e3e55e1f494b0c3b8fbf59f
Linux patch: 6.18.49
Linux patch: 7.1.11
Linux 21a091b970cdbcf3e8ff829234b51be6f9192766 <cd305ee3633a45fcf5f3a5d83f99f3cb77d87b6e
Linux 21a091b970cdbcf3e8ff829234b51be6f9192766 <e22f4494cc9487d326e5e3067f33dea7c1e442b2
Linux patch: 7.2.1
Linux 21a091b970cdbcf3e8ff829234b51be6f9192766 <40b6ccf68731809ceb85c6e9f0f8f2ed61c7aa5a

Affected Packages

euvd linux no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Sep 09, 2026 - 17:04 EUVD
CVE Published
Sep 09, 2026 - 16:13 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 95% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity Not scored yet
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

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