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CVE-2026-80871

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: xilinx-trng - Remove crypto_rng interface Implementing the crypto_rng interface has no purpose, as it isn't used in pra…

Published Sep 4, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-80871 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026.

Technical description

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

crypto: xilinx-trng - Remove crypto_rng interface

Implementing the crypto_rng interface has no purpose, as it isn't used

in practice. It's being removed from other drivers too. Just remove

it. This leaves hwrng, which is actually used.

Tagging with 'Cc stable' due to the bugs that this removes:

- xtrng_trng_generate() sometimes returned success even when it didn't

fill in all the bytes.

- It was possible for xtrng_trng_generate() and

xtrng_hwrng_trng_read() to run concurrently and interfere with each

other, as the locking code in xtrng_hwrng_trng_read() was broken.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80871?

CVE-2026-80871 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-80871?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-80871?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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