CVE-2026-80885
Published Sep 4, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix uncancelled rxrpc OOB message handler Fix AFS to cancel its OOB message processing (typically to respond to security challenges). Also move OOB message processing to afs_wq so that it's also waited for and make the OOB handler just return if the net namespace is no longer live.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0021
Probability of exploitation
0.10%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-80885? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
afs: Fix uncancelled rxrpc OOB message handler
Fix AFS to cancel its OOB message processing (typically to respond to
security challenges). Also move OOB message processing to afs_wq so that
it's also waited for and make the OOB handler just return if the net
namespace is no longer live.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-80885? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
