CVE-2026-64160
netfs: Fix potential for tearing in ->remote_i_size and ->zero_point
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix potential for tearing in ->remote_i_size and ->zero_point Fix potential tearing in using ->remote_i_size and ->zero_point by copying i_size_read() and i_size_write() and using the same seqcount as for i_size. We need to make sure that netfslib and the filesystems that use it always hold i_lock whilst updating any of the sizes to prevent i_size_seqcount from getting corrupted.
INFO
Published Date :
July 19, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
- Ensure i_lock is held during size updates.
- Verify the integrity of netfslib and file systems.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-64160.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c8f4742bb76117d735f92a3932d85239b16c494 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55970f238d495517edc961d55c44c772594d0969 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.18 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c8f4742bb76117d735f92a3932d85239b16c494 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55970f238d495517edc961d55c44c772594d0969 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4058f742105ecfcbdf99e1139e6c1f74fb8e6db9', 'lessThan': '55970f238d495517edc961d55c44c772594d0969', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4058f742105ecfcbdf99e1139e6c1f74fb8e6db9', 'lessThan': '2c8f4742bb76117d735f92a3932d85239b16c494', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/9p/v9fs_vfs.h', 'fs/9p/vfs_inode.c', 'fs/9p/vfs_inode_dotl.c', 'fs/afs/file.c', 'fs/afs/inode.c', 'fs/afs/internal.h', 'fs/afs/write.c', 'fs/netfs/buffered_read.c', 'fs/netfs/buffered_write.c', 'fs/netfs/direct_write.c', 'fs/netfs/misc.c', 'fs/netfs/write_collect.c', 'fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c', 'fs/smb/client/cifssmb.c', 'fs/smb/client/file.c', 'fs/smb/client/inode.c', 'fs/smb/client/readdir.c', 'fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c', 'fs/smb/client/smb2pdu.c', 'include/linux/netfs.h'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.18'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.18', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.11', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['fs/9p/v9fs_vfs.h', 'fs/9p/vfs_inode.c', 'fs/9p/vfs_inode_dotl.c', 'fs/afs/file.c', 'fs/afs/inode.c', 'fs/afs/internal.h', 'fs/afs/write.c', 'fs/netfs/buffered_read.c', 'fs/netfs/buffered_write.c', 'fs/netfs/direct_write.c', 'fs/netfs/misc.c', 'fs/netfs/write_collect.c', 'fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c', 'fs/smb/client/cifssmb.c', 'fs/smb/client/file.c', 'fs/smb/client/inode.c', 'fs/smb/client/readdir.c', 'fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c', 'fs/smb/client/smb2pdu.c', 'include/linux/netfs.h'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix potential for tearing in ->remote_i_size and ->zero_point Fix potential tearing in using ->remote_i_size and ->zero_point by copying i_size_read() and i_size_write() and using the same seqcount as for i_size. We need to make sure that netfslib and the filesystems that use it always hold i_lock whilst updating any of the sizes to prevent i_size_seqcount from getting corrupted. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c8f4742bb76117d735f92a3932d85239b16c494 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55970f238d495517edc961d55c44c772594d0969