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CVE-2026-64384: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix change notify replay dou

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CVE-2026-64384 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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: smb: client: fix change notify replay double-free A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_notify_init() fails before the next send, cleanup retains the previous buffer type and frees that response again. Reset response bookkeeping before each attempt to prevent the stale free.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-415
Published2026-07-25
Last modified2026-10-19
Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

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Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.6.32 and < 6.6.145 · >= 6.8.1 and < 6.12.96 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.39 · >= 6.19 and < 7.1.4 · 6.8 · 6.8 rc2 · 6.8 rc3 · 6.8 rc4
Fixed in: 6.6.145, 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-2026-64384?

linux kernel: upgrade to 6.6.145, 6.12.96, 6.18.39, 7.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-64384 being exploited?

CVE-2026-64384 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-2026-64384 affect?

CVE-2026-64384 affects linux kernel. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix change notify replay double-free A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_notify_init() fails befor

How urgent is CVE-2026-64384?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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