CVE-2026-64391Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

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: use opener credentials for ADS I/O Alternate data streams are stored as xattrs. Unlike regular file I/O, their read and write paths therefore call VFS xattr helpers which recheck inode permissions and LSM policy using the current task credentials. Run ADS I/O with the credentials captured when the SMB handle was opened.

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

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-04: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-04: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-04: 109-04
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 CRITICAL: CVE-2026-64391 (CVSS 9.8) Linux kernel ksmbd vulnerability allows unauthorized access via alternate data streams. Network exploitable, no auth required. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/tadgD6VbLn

    Post summary

    The tweet reveals a critical Linux kernel ksmbd flaw, provides technical details, and urges users to apply an immediate patch, but does not include a PoC or evidence of current exploitation.

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