CVE-2026-89630: Linux kernel · smb: client: restore the data_offset bound in is_valid_oplock_break()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 restores the correct data_offset bound check in the is_valid_oplock_break() function. Users should apply the updated Linux kernel versions that include this patch. Since this is a kernel vulnerability, updating to a patched kernel release is the recommended remediation.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SMB client related to the is_valid_oplock_break() function was resolved. The issue stemmed from an incorrect data offset bound check due to changes in how the SMB message length was calculated, which effectively disabled the check and could lead to read overflow. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating critical impact on confidentiality and availability without requiring privileges or user interaction.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89630 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b16a1967a01ad4496a7206a87c3eb16f1df2b05 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba22f575de9deeae4ae0859ca4315a7698226237 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-89630 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-89630 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/ba22f575de9deeae4ae0859ca4315a7698226237 (opens in a new tab)