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CVE-2026-64025: Linux kernel · bpf, skmsg: fix verdict sk_data_ready racing with ktls rx

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-64025· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1067.75~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1065.72~22.04.1 +41
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 vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue has been fixed in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions to mitigate this vulnerability. No additional mitigations are noted or required beyond applying the official fix.

Description

A high severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-64025) in the Linux kernel related to BPF socket message handling and kernel TLS (ktls) receive queue management has been resolved. The flaw involves a race condition causing a use-after-free scenario when TLS RX context is present, potentially leading to memory corruption. The issue was fixed by ensuring proper guarding and queue ownership between TLS and BPF socket verdict handling. Multiple Linux kernel versions are affected, and patches are available.

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