CVE-2026-89507: Linux kernel · RDMA/ucma: Lock the handler in ucma_write_cm_event()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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.
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 11 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that properly locks the handler in ucma_write_cm_event() to prevent concurrent modification of ctx->file. Users should update to patched kernel versions that include this fix. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's RDMA/ucma subsystem allows a race condition due to improper locking in ucma_write_cm_event(). This can cause list corruption and kernel crashes, potentially leading to denial of service and use-after-free conditions. The flaw affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions and can be triggered by unprivileged users due to the permissive device permissions.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89507 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0be1955040a2eceed0ecfc387fdc92305411d273 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f8bb11dd2ff365e7cff1c9964ab4607292d364e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4cc21c6a8e9d392871477f9fd98d68e5ad80272 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-89507 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-89507 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f4cc21c6a8e9d392871477f9fd98d68e5ad80272 (opens in a new tab)