CVE-2026-89684 Linux Kernel - Race Condition

Linux kernel contains a race condition in nfsd's nfs4_init_cp_state caused by improper locking during cpntf state publishing, letting NFSv4.2 clients cause server crashes via OFFLOAD_CANCEL, exploit requires NFSv4.2 client interaction.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
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
Race Condition
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.

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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