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CVE-2026-64007: Linux kernel · netfilter: synproxy: refresh tcphdr after skb_ensure_writable

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-64007· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 12:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1121.130~20.04.1 +74
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-28.28
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-28.28
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1009.9
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1009.9
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1010.10
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1010.10
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1009.9
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1009.9
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1008.8
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1008.8
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1003.4
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1003.4

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and should be applied promptly. The issue is fixed in Linux kernel versions 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1121.130~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1118.128~20.04.1, 5.15.0-194.204~20.04.1, and other related 5.15.0 releases. Users and administrators should update to these fixed versions to remediate the vulnerability. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the vendor advisory.

Description

CVE-2026-64007 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter synproxy implementation. The flaw involves improper handling of the TCP header pointer after skb_ensure_writable() is called, leading to a stale pointer being used for checksum updates. This can cause writes into freed memory or packets with incorrect checksums to be sent. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to fixed releases in the 5.15.0 series and some older versions. A patch is available that re-derives the TCP header pointer after skb_ensure_writable() to ensure correct checksum updates.

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