In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fuse: re-lock request before returning from fuse_ref_folio() fuse_ref_folio()… (CVE-2026-64266)
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FUSE subsystem was resolved by ensuring the request is re-locked before returning from the fuse_ref_folio() function. The issue arose because fuse_ref_folio() unlocked the request but did not re-lock it, allowing fuse_chan_abort() to prematurely end the request and free associated resources while subsequent code still accessed them.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FUSE implementation involves fuse_ref_folio() unlocking a request without re-locking it before returning. This allowed fuse_chan_abort() to end the request and trigger asynchronous callbacks that could free memory still in use by subsequent copy chain logic, resulting in use-after-free conditions. The fix involved modifying fuse_ref_folio() to re-lock the request before returning, preventing premature freeing of resources.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could lead to use-after-free conditions within the kernel, potentially causing system instability or crashes. The information does not specify any known exploitation in the wild or direct privilege escalation, but use-after-free bugs in kernel code can be serious if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to re-lock the request before returning from fuse_ref_folio(). Users should apply the official kernel updates that include this patch once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed in this data; check the vendor or Linux kernel advisories for current remediation guidance.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fuse: re-lock request before returning from fuse_ref_folio() fuse_ref_folio()… (CVE-2026-64266)
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FUSE subsystem was resolved by ensuring the request is re-locked before returning from the fuse_ref_folio() function. The issue arose because fuse_ref_folio() unlocked the request but did not re-lock it, allowing fuse_chan_abort() to prematurely end the request and free associated resources while subsequent code still accessed them.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FUSE implementation involves fuse_ref_folio() unlocking a request without re-locking it before returning. This allowed fuse_chan_abort() to end the request and trigger asynchronous callbacks that could free memory still in use by subsequent copy chain logic, resulting in use-after-free conditions. The fix involved modifying fuse_ref_folio() to re-lock the request before returning, preventing premature freeing of resources.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could lead to use-after-free conditions within the kernel, potentially causing system instability or crashes. The information does not specify any known exploitation in the wild or direct privilege escalation, but use-after-free bugs in kernel code can be serious if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to re-lock the request before returning from fuse_ref_folio(). Users should apply the official kernel updates that include this patch once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed in this data; check the vendor or Linux kernel advisories for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-x828-8hm7-w4xw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-64266"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a65420e9c2644c7f80865f9
Added to database: 07/25/2026, 23:09:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 23:40:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 00:31:58 UTC
Views: 2
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