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CVE-2026-64379

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2026-64379 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: mask server-provided mode to 07777 in modefromsid When modefromsid is active, parse_dacl() applies the server-provided sub_auth[2] value from the NFS mode SID to cf_mode without masking to 07777. Apply the correct masking, same as in the read path.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: mask server-provided mode to 07777 in modefromsid When modefromsid is active, parse_dacl() applies the server-provided sub_auth[2] value from the NFS mode SID to cf_mode without masking to 07777. Apply the correct masking, same as in the read path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.31%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.4, < 5.10.261—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.212—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.178—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.145—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.12.96—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.13, < 6.18.39—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.19, < 7.1.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel7.2Rc1

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-64379?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: mask server-provided mode to 07777 in modefromsid When modefromsid is active, parse_dacl() applies the server-provided sub_auth[2] value from the NFS mode SID to cf_mode without masking to 07777. Apply the correct masking, same as in the read path.
How severe is CVE-2026-64379?
CVE-2026-64379 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-64379?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST