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CVE-2026-64066

Linux Kernel out-of-bounds read

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.65%
  1. Published19 Jul 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix netfs_read_to_pagecache() to pause on subreq failure Fix netfs_read_to_pagecache() so that it pauses the generation of new subrequests if an already-issued subrequest fails.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Linux Kernel≥ 6.12 < 6.18.34 · ≥ 6.19 < 7.0.11 · 7.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-64066 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-64066 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.65%.

How severe is CVE-2026-64066?

CVE-2026-64066 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-64066?

Affected products include Linux Kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2026-64066?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 6.18.34 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.