CVE-2026-64138Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch linux linux_kernel systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate SID in parent security descriptor during ACL inheritance Introduce smb_validate_ntsd_sid() helper to safely validate Owner SID and Group SID inside the NT Security Descriptor (smb_ntsd) retrieved from the parent directory.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-25: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-25: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-25: 107-25
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH Severity CVE-2026-64138 CVSS 8.8 - Linux kernel ksmbd vulnerability allows ACL inheritance bypass via unvalidated SID in parent security descriptor. Affects: Linux kernel ksmbd module Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/5j5E2ajpSN

    Post summary

    The tweet announces a high‑severity CVE (CVE-2026-64138) affecting the Linux kernel ksmbd module, provides key technical details, and urges immediate patching.

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CPE platform detail5 entries

5 of 5 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSlinuxlinux_kernel---
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--

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