CVE-2026-64010: Linux kernel · nfc: llcp: Fix use-after-free race in nfc_llcp_recv_cc()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +66
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 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
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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
A vendor-provided patch is available and should be applied promptly to affected Linux kernel versions. The issue is fixed by adding proper locking in the nfc_llcp_recv_cc() function to prevent the race condition. Users should update to the patched kernel versions at or beyond 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 or the corresponding fixed builds. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A use-after-free race condition vulnerability was identified and fixed in the Linux kernel's NFC LLCP connection state machine. The flaw occurs when processing the connection acceptance packet concurrently with socket release, potentially leading to use-after-free of the socket object. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 and affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 and related builds. A patch is available and should be applied to mitigate the risk.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64010 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b45c31746e1523d5d482fda8fcf54a35ac417f1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/650bdd8fdfab64a09ee474150313dbc48c374795 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad8a27d63cac96bac441edd002209ebd996e12fb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2a60f7f846faaf5c2cdad4ea6d3a33e5f863183 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b493ea2765cc17cb8aa7e7544a4b6dcb05b6ed77 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd08bb7443c501d2f2a71d529e4afcf11c9b07d2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dce85215a6c7b0fd753f577a4c487f647119884c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee2d1a8a1833c5e56e9a1745e64b0b4edda732c2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64010 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64010 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/b493ea2765cc17cb8aa7e7544a4b6dcb05b6ed77 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
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