CVE-2026-89540 Linux Kernel - Race Condition

Linux kernel contains a race condition in sunrpc where /proc/net/rpc/use-gss-proxy is published before initializing gssp_lock mutex, letting local userspace attackers cause mutex misuse and client leaks, exploit requires concurrent access during module load.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.13% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

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

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix that initializes gssp_lock in sunrpc_init_net.

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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