CVE-2026-89532 Linux Kernel - Out of Bounds Read

Linux kernel contains an out-of-bounds read caused by incorrect upper bound calculation in svcrdma pcl_for_each_segment macro when processing chunks with zero segments, letting remote attackers cause a general protection fault, exploit requires crafted network packets.

CVSS base score 9.1 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.50% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out of Bounds Read
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Published
11 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for svcrdma pcl_for_each_segment macro.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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