CVE-2026-93224: Linux kernel · svcrdma: Fix unmatched rn_unregister on failed accept
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 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 guards the unregister operation and balances reference counting in the svcrdma code path. Users should apply the updated linux-hwe-edge kernel versions that include this patch. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's svcrdma component related to improper cleanup on failed svc_rdma_accept() calls has been resolved. The flaw caused unmatched unregister operations leading to resource leaks and potential corruption. This issue affects specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating high severity. A fix has been implemented to guard unregister calls and properly manage reference counts, preventing leaks and ensuring balanced module references.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-93224 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-93224 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/45a444a17240f4fa2235f0dfd4a96fc80f1eb2c2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5aabe070c00e5bdf4ab150fb5f72ad5f266d6241 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/26190394c64c9429481fc88a4738f70bb92fb352 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0335800071a6dfdf7d21d729b5e7d8fa98936211 (opens in a new tab)