CVE-2026-89647 Linux Kernel - Denial of Service

Linux kernel contains a denial of service caused by a busy loop in ceph_trim_dentries() due to repeated re-queuing when no progress is possible, letting attackers cause high CPU usage, exploit requires no special privileges.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.62% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Denial of Service
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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 ceph_trim_dentries() busy loop issue.

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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