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CVE-2026-80966

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: portman2x4: Check card index validity at probe Although portman2x4 driver has a check of the given devptr->id value, it d…

Published Sep 11, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-80966 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

Technical description

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

ALSA: portman2x4: Check card index validity at probe

Although portman2x4 driver has a check of the given devptr->id value,

it doesn't check for a negative id, which is often given as "none" or

such value when bound via sysfs. This may lead to OOB access for

index[] and other parameters.

Add a sanity check for the card index and warn/correct it if it's a

value out of the range.

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-2026-80966?

CVE-2026-80966 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-80966?

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-2026-80966?

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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