CVE-2026-89534: Linux kernel · svcrdma: Clear sc_cm_id when ADDR_CHANGE replacement fails
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/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 has been implemented in the Linux kernel to clear the sc_cm_id pointer on failure and guard against null dereferences during listener teardown. Users should apply the official kernel updates containing this fix to affected versions.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's svcrdma component was resolved. The flaw occurs when the svc_rdma_listen_handler() function handling RDMA_CM_EVENT_ADDR_CHANGE fails to properly clear a pointer after a replacement listener allocation fails, leading to a potential use-after-free during listener teardown. This could cause memory corruption or denial of service.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89534 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/01500306e1d50de7ca7a2cdcdfa28ac0523eb747 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/673e358ab7c11f8cec223c6a36a793056a67facd (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-89534 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-89534 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/01500306e1d50de7ca7a2cdcdfa28ac0523eb747 (opens in a new tab)