Linux Kernel up to 7.1.9 QCE devm_qce_register_algs exceptional condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.9 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function devm_qce_register_algs of the component QCE. The manipulation results in exceptional condition. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-80565. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.9. Affected is the function devm_qce_register_algs of the component QCE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exceptional condition vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: qce - fix error path in devm_qce_register_algs If ops->register_algs() fails, the error path repeatedly calls the same ops->unregister_algs() from the failed registration. Use the loop index to unregister the previously registered algorithms instead.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-80565 since 08/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.10.266, 5.15.217, 6.1.184, 6.6.153, 6.12.105, 6.18.46 or 7.1.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch dbca8b798caf47fb2799a26dd09c9ad66305883d/fef187c6194d67395182d58169dd14ba631f1b41/1ece8e16c085e8cd60ecbdb641269aaa53d31da4/de52c713d21806b93b00a6074056b57aec4f8919/c7dc487aade12c692add3221673c9bdf32dc24f5/a134e4b8102c077286818ee112b9f925db613d4c/4e88b4fda48282f3fd504b4d4f5d2d4f996b76ce/9c75402286409f5e1a75e4a445555c84066f89db is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 5.10.265
• 5.15.216
• 6.1.183
• 6.6.152
• 6.12.104
• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
• 6.18.15
• 6.18.16
• 6.18.17
• 6.18.18
• 6.18.19
• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 6.18.39
• 6.18.40
• 6.18.41
• 6.18.42
• 6.18.43
• 6.18.44
• 6.18.45
• 7.1.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 7.1.3
• 7.1.4
• 7.1.5
• 7.1.6
• 7.1.7
• 7.1.8
• 7.1.9

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.266/5.15.217/6.1.184/6.6.153/6.12.105/6.18.46/7.1.10
Patch: dbca8b798caf47fb2799a26dd09c9ad66305883d/fef187c6194d67395182d58169dd14ba631f1b41/1ece8e16c085e8cd60ecbdb641269aaa53d31da4/de52c713d21806b93b00a6074056b57aec4f8919/c7dc487aade12c692add3221673c9bdf32dc24f5/a134e4b8102c077286818ee112b9f925db613d4c/4e88b4fda48282f3fd504b4d4f5d2d4f996b76ce/9c75402286409f5e1a75e4a445555c84066f89db

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/26/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-80565 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80565
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-395868

Entryinfo

Created: 08/26/2026 17:53
Changes: 08/26/2026 17:53 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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