CVE-2026-80820
Published Sep 4, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfs: don't livelock in scrub on a circular unlinked list LOLLM points out that online fsck can livelock if an unlinked inode list contains a loop. Use a bitmap to detect cycles.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0021
Probability of exploitation
0.10%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-80820? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xfs: don't livelock in scrub on a circular unlinked list
LOLLM points out that online fsck can livelock if an unlinked inode list
contains a loop. Use a bitmap to detect cycles.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-80820? +
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