CVE-2026-80924
HIGH
Published Sep 9, 2026
Modified Sep 10, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: krb5 - use kfree_sensitive() for derived key buffers crypto_krb5_prepare_encryption() and crypto_krb5_prepare_checksum() free the buffer holding the freshly derived keys with plain kfree(), leaving the key material behind in the freed slab object.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0032
Probability of exploitation
0.23%
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-2026-80924? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
crypto: krb5 - use kfree_sensitive() for derived key buffers
crypto_krb5_prepare_encryption() and crypto_krb5_prepare_checksum()
free the buffer holding the freshly derived keys with plain kfree(),
leaving the key material behind in the freed slab object. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-80924? +
CVE-2026-80924 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0032, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-80924? +
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