CVE-2026-80987

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NTB: ntb_transport: Reject oversized TX buffers ntb_process_tx() handles an oversized buffer by calling tx_handler() with a NULL data pointer and returning success. ntb_netdev therefore neither frees the skb in its completion callback nor takes its enqueue error path, leaking it. Reject oversized buffers in ntb_transport_tx_enqueue() before acquiring a queue entry and return -EMSGSIZE. The caller retains ownership of the buffer, and the preceding netdev patch frees the skb when enqueue returns this permanent error.

  • Published Sep 11, 2026
  • CVSS 7.5 high
  • 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-80987 at the National Vulnerability Database