ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-80553

Linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/vfio_ccw: Cancel existing workqueues The initialization of the io_work and crw_work workqueues begs the question of whether they should be un-initialized. Add the corresponding cleanup tags in _release_dev to ensure work isn't dispatched after the private struct is free'd.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.27
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/vfio_ccw: Cancel existing workqueues The initialization of the io_work and crw_work workqueues begs the question of whether they should be un-initialized. Add the corresponding cleanup tags in _release_dev to ensure work isn't dispatched after the private struct is free'd.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux
Affected versions
>= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < 87d569cb35a541b31a184faf982540694d4c9a89, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < 7492ca2d0c5d59add01e267be9f5a6eeb8076fd7, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < b94b28c1f0fae53b2f2d6180ae6442c9a1558f67, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < e868ea8be0bc88c6982f48ecf3259d98afd884ae, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < dc47a98abe6714577a25224534dbd356051097a3, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < b7ae0f7993867d009a4b554fc1d6d451c10580a0, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < 77f5e888d2e607a0b3141fb95091ad6ef1cca9a2, >= e5f84dbaea59b4f712dac428c337528b70e1c533 < 79c60b2c61105368dcc8444eb45847e21734f7c4, >= 4.12
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Not available