CVE-2026-64414: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: handle unreadable frags sashi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-64414?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-64414 being exploited?

CVE-2026-64414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-64414 affect?

CVE-2026-64414 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: handle unreadable frags sashiko reports: When an skb with unreadable fragments (such as from devmem TCP, where skb_frags_readable(skb) returns false) is proc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-64414?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-64414 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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: netfilter: handle unreadable frags sashiko reports: When an skb with unreadable fragments (such as from devmem TCP, where skb_frags_readable(skb) returns false) is processed by the u32 module, skb_copy_bits() will safely return a negative error code [..] xt_u32: bail out with hotdrop in this case. gather_frags: return -1, just as if we had no fragment header. nfnetlink_queu

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-07-25
Last modified	2026-09-04

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

Last updated 2026-09-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-25 10:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-04 15:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.12 and < 6.12.96 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.39 · >= 6.19 and < 7.1.4 · 7.2 rc1 · 7.2 rc2

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-2026-64414?

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

Is CVE-2026-64414 being exploited?

CVE-2026-64414 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-2026-64414 affect?

CVE-2026-64414 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: handle unreadable frags sashiko reports: When an skb with unreadable fragments (such as from devmem TCP, where skb_frags_readable(skb) returns false) is proc

How urgent is CVE-2026-64414?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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