CVE-2026-64011: Linux kernel · nfc: llcp: Fix use-after-free in llcp_sock_release()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/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
| Fixed in
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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
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
An official patch is available and has been released by vendors including Ubuntu. Users should apply the provided Linux kernel updates and reboot their systems to complete remediation. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NFC subsystem (specifically in the llcp_sock_release function) was identified and resolved. The flaw involved improper unlinking of sockets from internal lists depending on their state, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Official patches are available and users are advised to apply them and reboot systems to complete remediation. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64011 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dfdaaf7d933b676124aadec6698825e95f94fe9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/89ba026747019ee643d29407435ddc118e6ca908 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/912ebc49d4406a17fe73e5671d674fbc2f6b2634 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc421d0826dedbba37580a25405eafb599e76d42 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdc17e09a636c7f936f771902535a7515a7608fc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e00f50f8697724a6f1d2d35744c1332c9912dac5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4268b466190dae95a7585f69b4f1f8ad097632c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb29f6bbe433f3decad227588809636c25f2a287 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64011 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64011 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f4268b466190dae95a7585f69b4f1f8ad097632c (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8906-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8904-1 (opens in a new tab)