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CVE-2026-64142

9.8 · CRITICAL

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: close durable scavenger races against m_fp_list lookups ksmbd_durable_scavenger() has two related races against any walk…

Published Jul 19, 2026CWE-416EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2026-64142 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

ksmbd: close durable scavenger races against m_fp_list lookups

ksmbd_durable_scavenger() has two related races against any walker

that iterates f_ci->m_fp_list, including ksmbd_lookup_fd_inode()

(used by ksmbd_vfs_rename) and the share-mode checks in

fs/smb/server/smb_common.c.

(1) fp->node list-head reuse. Durable-preserved handles can remain

linked on f_ci->m_fp_list after session teardown so share-mode checks

still see them while the handle is reconnectable. The scavenger

collected expired handles by adding fp->node to a local

scavenger_list after removing them from the global durable idr.

Because fp->node is the same list_head used by m_fp_list,

list_add(&fp->node, &scavenger_list) overwrites the m_fp_list links

and corrupts both lists. CONFIG_DEBUG_LIST can report this on the

share-mode walk path.

(2) Refcount race against m_fp_list walkers. The scavenger qualifies

an expired durable handle with atomic_rea

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-2026-64142?

CVE-2026-64142 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-64142?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-64142?

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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