CVE-2026-89792 Linux kernel - Out of Bounds Read

Linux kernel contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability caused by improper validation of IPC share configuration payload sizes in ksmbd, letting attackers cause memory corruption or denial of service, exploit requires crafted IPC share config payload.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.17% 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Published
16 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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