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CVE-2026-64321: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: target: rdma: fix ndev refcount lea

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CVE-2026-64321 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: target: rdma: fix ndev refcount leak on queue connect nvmet_rdma_queue_connect() calls nvmet_rdma_find_get_device() which acquires a reference on the returned ndev via kref_get(). On the path where the host queue backlog is exceeded and the function returns NVME_SC_CONNECT_CTRL_BUSY, reference of ndev is not released, leaking the kref. Fix this by adding a goto to the ex

Why this priority

  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2026-07-25
Last modified2026-09-14
Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

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Last updated 2026-09-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.8 and < 6.12.96 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.39 · >= 6.19 and < 7.1.4
Fixed in: 6.12.96, 6.18.39, 7.1.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-64321?

linux kernel: upgrade to 6.12.96, 6.18.39, 7.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-64321 being exploited?

CVE-2026-64321 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-64321 affect?

CVE-2026-64321 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme: target: rdma: fix ndev refcount leak on queue connect nvmet_rdma_queue_connect() calls nvmet_rdma_find_get_device() which acquires a reference on the returned ndev

How urgent is CVE-2026-64321?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

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