CVE-2026-97508
HIGH
Published Sep 24, 2026
Modified Sep 28, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Set tb->root_switch to NULL when domain is stopped Similarly what we do with the firmware connection manager. This makes tb_xdp_handle_request() return error to the remote host. However, we need to make sure we keep the uuid alive so that we can reply until the whole domain is released.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0023
Probability of exploitation
0.12%
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.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-97508? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
thunderbolt: Set tb->root_switch to NULL when domain is stopped
Similarly what we do with the firmware connection manager. This makes
tb_xdp_handle_request() return error to the remote host. However, we
need to make sure we keep the uuid alive so that we can reply until the
whole domain is released. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-97508? +
CVE-2026-97508 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0023, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-97508? +
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