CVE-2026-90235: Linux kernel · sunrpc: xprtsock: annotate shared socket callbacks with READ_ONCE/WRITE_ONCE
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% 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:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 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 for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel by applying READ_ONCE() and WRITE_ONCE() annotations to the affected shared socket callbacks. Users should update to a patched kernel version that includes these changes to mitigate the issue. Since this is a kernel-level fix, upgrading the kernel to a version containing the patch is the recommended remediation. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; users should consult their Linux distribution vendor advisories for specific patch availability and instructions.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's sunrpc xprtsock component related to improper annotation of shared socket callbacks has been resolved. The issue involves the use of plain loads and stores for shared callback pointers, which can lead to stale callback snapshots being invoked after restoration, potentially causing incorrect behavior. The fix applies READ_ONCE() and WRITE_ONCE() annotations to ensure proper visibility and synchronization of these callbacks.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90235 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/33930840b5f0a79f826e7c69dc6cd78f72a67481 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/589f761236e05ff9de1bdfd6a5258f113e6457fe (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8f0b83753809761a560c4b33249388548ba6e43 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/da652cb17f9faeea1fa44b7215e8869a0b10b664 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed80d009b154aa204f541d390884851b3d4f15ae (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-90235 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-90235 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/33930840b5f0a79f826e7c69dc6cd78f72a67481 (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-90235.json (opens in a new tab)
- support.microsoft.com/lifecycle (opens in a new tab)
- first.org/cvss (opens in a new tab)