CVE-2026-64281: Linux kernel · svcrdma: wake sq waiters when the transport closes
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 15:47 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.17pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fde-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-nvidia-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that introduces a new helper function svc_rdma_xprt_deferred_close() to wake the relevant wait queues during transport closure. This fix has been applied to all affected close paths in the Linux kernel svcrdma transport code. Users should apply the updated kernel versions containing this fix to resolve the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required beyond applying the patch.
Description
CVE-2026-64281 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's svcrdma transport layer where threads waiting on certain conditions can hang indefinitely in an uninterruptible state during transport teardown. This causes references to remain pinned and blocks resource cleanup, potentially leading to denial of service. The issue arises because wait queues are not properly woken when the transport closes, leaving threads stuck. The fix introduces a new helper function to wake these wait queues during transport closure, ensuring proper thread wakeup and resource release.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64281 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64281 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/e5248a7426030db1e126363f72afdb3b71339a5c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/40eedc4253dbda0b29b7961200534dfcecb48ace (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5248a7426030db1e126363f72afdb3b71339a5c (opens in a new tab)