CVE-2026-64426
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/nop: fix file reference leak with IOSQE_FIXED_FILE NOP file-acquisition support choses between a fixed (registered) fi…
Overview
CVE-2026-64426 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
io_uring/nop: fix file reference leak with IOSQE_FIXED_FILE
NOP file-acquisition support choses between a fixed (registered) file and
a normal fget()'d file based on its own IORING_NOP_FIXED_FILE flag in
sqe->nop_flags. However, a request's REQ_F_FIXED_FILE is set
independently from the generic IOSQE_FIXED_FILE sqe flag during request
init, before the issue handler runs.
If a NOP is submitted with IOSQE_FIXED_FILE set (so REQ_F_FIXED_FILE is
set) but without IORING_NOP_FIXED_FILE, io_nop() takes the normal path
and grabs a real reference via io_file_get_normal(). On completion,
io_put_file() only drops the reference when REQ_F_FIXED_FILE is clear,
so the fget()'d file is never released and leaks:
BUG: memory leak
unreferenced object 0xffff88800f42c240 (size 176):
kmem_cache_alloc_noprof+0x358/0x440
alloc_empty_file+0x57/0x180
path_openat+0x44/0x1e50
do_file_open+0x121/0x200
do_sys_openat2+0x
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-64426?
CVE-2026-64426 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-64426?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-64426?
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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