Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4 Tracing Probes parse_btf_arg input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function parse_btf_arg of the component Tracing Probes. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-80607. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function parse_btf_arg of the component Tracing Probes. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/probes: Remove WARN_ON_ONCE from parse_btf_arg Sashiko found that user can cause this WARN_ON_ONCE() easily with adding a kprobe event based on a raw address with BTF parameter. Since this is not an unexpected condition, remove the WARN_ON_ONCE().

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-80607 since 08/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.18.40 or 7.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch f148f86c65b8f9ef2466ad8506e721749e4957fb/8a662d8c05e2cf16f7a047c81bc1eb5d3b29bacd/251a8fe1b9aedccd298b77bc28426d564c5a923f is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 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
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• 6.18.13
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• 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
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• 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
• 7.1.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 7.1.3
• 7.1.4

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
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.40/7.1.5
Patch: f148f86c65b8f9ef2466ad8506e721749e4957fb/8a662d8c05e2cf16f7a047c81bc1eb5d3b29bacd/251a8fe1b9aedccd298b77bc28426d564c5a923f

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
08/28/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed
08/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-80607 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-396541

Entryinfo

Created: 08/28/2026 10:03
Changes: 08/28/2026 10:03 (59)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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