CVE-2026-89681 Linux Kernel - Race Condition

Linux kernel contains a race condition in nfsd layout fence worker caused by double-reference of sc_count in lm_breaker_timedout, letting attackers cause resource leaks, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 9.8 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.55% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Race Condition
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 for nfsd layout fence worker race condition.

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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