CVE-2026-64007: Linux kernel · netfilter: synproxy: refresh tcphdr after skb_ensure_writable
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
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 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- 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 +69
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
Official patches addressing this vulnerability are available and should be applied promptly. The fix involves updating the Linux kernel to a version where the TCP header pointer is correctly re-derived after skb_ensure_writable(). No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter synproxy subsystem was resolved. The issue involved stale TCP header pointers after skb_ensure_writable() was called, leading to either writes into freed memory or packets sent with incorrect TCP checksums. This could cause system instability or network communication errors. The flaw was fixed by re-deriving the TCP header pointer after skb_ensure_writable() to ensure checksum updates target the correct memory. Multiple Linux kernel versions prior to various patch levels are affected. A high-severity CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 reflects the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Official patches are available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64007 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/92170e6afe927ab2792a3f71902845789c8e31b1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9902a1058992de5d95656b64a3bd95c077f7ba2c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a91887a5b6ee4b98dfbf1db657ed2b879430149e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/af2c22ccb1f621aff487ff47a040e38e058541e7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7f945f7da097245a2f8ed7775ce48421047ee96 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3019c61799adc21811af4b521f11f3dc77f8e04 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd206819f210522579010d889d45a9530bb494bc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0fea2b6d5453a11ad11713bbf37561b9b3a7edf (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64007 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64007 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/92170e6afe927ab2792a3f71902845789c8e31b1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
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