CVE-2026-64095: Linux kernel · batman-adv: bla: avoid double decrement of bla.num_requests
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% 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:N/I:L/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
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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 patch is available and included in Linux kernel updates for various Ubuntu releases. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates provided by their distribution to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's batman-adv subsystem involving improper atomic handling of the bla.num_requests counter has been resolved. The flaw is due to a race condition causing a potential double decrement of the counter, which could lead to subsystem instability or denial of service. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-64095 with a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 7.1. A patch addressing this vulnerability is available in Linux kernel updates for various Ubuntu releases.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-64095 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f013bc94154f2e78e97d0296175664224c796e0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/45384612f29692fbf0c770200361a7acff90125c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/461f1e3dfb888701895b766446c55db2b10db705 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5328b95960774f2e189f22485616bc7b8eb2f7e3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/65497ad155a3246df177b5ef662cd6e5a32cb470 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/83ab69bd12b80f6ea169c8bea6977701b53a043d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ff9c59d1b7b48c2596878341a5310f32895d52b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9393751ecf7e9096f93cb6eed02db4f79125765 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64095 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64095 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/83ab69bd12b80f6ea169c8bea6977701b53a043d (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-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-8886-1 (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)