CVE-2026-64232: Linux kernel · block: recompute nr_integrity_segments in blk_insert_cloned_request
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1, 7.0.0-28.28, 7.0.0-1009.9 +5
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 24 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.
Patches and advisories
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– |
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 patch is available for this vulnerability and should be applied promptly to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue has been fixed in updated kernel packages. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel block layer was resolved involving incorrect handling of integrity segment counts in blk_insert_cloned_request(). The flaw could cause a mismatch in integrity segment accounting when stacking block devices, potentially leading to kernel crashes due to triggered BUG_ON conditions. This issue affects certain Linux kernel versions and has been fixed by recomputing integrity segment counts against the bottom queue, aligning with existing physical segment handling. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited. A patch is available and should be applied to affected versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64232 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64232 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/2c6e6a18a37b905cb584eb0dda3ae482162a81ca (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0943f81e1b3176f27dbaf6db268fc69d8a94f0ba (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c6e6a18a37b905cb584eb0dda3ae482162a81ca (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/42929c98d044f126508baf54a65b0f87f932fa75 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/53a01bcc0242590eda4c452a5bd996f62457113b (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)