CVE-2026-89973 Linux kernel nvme-tcp - Denial of Service

Linux kernel nvme-tcp contains a denial of service caused by missing data direction check in nvme_tcp_handle_c2h_data(), letting attackers reset the controller by sending invalid C2HData PDUs, exploit requires a malicious NVMe controller.

CVSS base score 8.2 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.60% 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:L/I:N/A:H
Published
16 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for nvme-tcp data direction check.

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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