CVE-2026-89543

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-89543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: fix use-after-free in __rpc_clnt_handle_event and __rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir Normal client creation goes through rpc_setup_pipedir(), which records clnt->pipefs_sb, but the mount-event path in __rpc_clnt_handle_event() calls rpc_setup_pipedir_sb() directly and never refreshes that field. The umount path also removes the directory without clearing clnt->pipefs_sb. After a late pipefs mount or any remount, rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir() compares the current superblock against a stale pipefs_sb pointer and skips cleanup, leaving pipefs dentries whose inode private data still points at a freed rpc_clnt, leading to a potential use-after-free during subsequent rpc_info_open() or rpc_show_info() calls. Fix this by properly updating clnt->pipefs_sb upon mount events and clearing it during unmount or failure paths.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: fix use-after-free in __rpc_clnt_handle_event and __rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir Normal client creation goes through rpc_setup_pipedir(), which records clnt->pipefs_sb, but the mount-event path in __rpc_clnt_handle_event() calls rpc_setup_pipedir_sb() directly and never refreshes that field. The umount path also removes the directory without clearing clnt->pipefs_sb. After a late pipefs mount or any remount, rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir() compares the current superblock against a stale pipefs_sb pointer and skips cleanup, leaving pipefs dentries whose inode private data still points at a freed rpc_clnt, leading to a potential use-after-free during subsequent rpc_info_open() or rpc_show_info() calls. Fix this by properly updating clnt->pipefs_sb upon mount events and clearing it during unmount or failure paths.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= bfca5fb4e97c46503ddfc582335917b0cc228264, < 59527bbfb1eabdb28e95e7c725886cc2c2899cb3; >= bfca5fb4e97c46503ddfc582335917b0cc228264, < e769fcde3cc73e847b1eb3acd40c04a291cb0c0c; >= bfca5fb4e97c46503ddfc582335917b0cc228264, < cdf7a233cb94774b0e7df42d9157077983f5022c; >= bfca5fb4e97c46503ddfc582335917b0cc228264, < 932a8cf6abb2b2f8677b79153a823108d8861fe2; 17866066b8ac1cc38fb449670bc15dc9fee4b40a; 7d61d1da2ed1f682c41cae0c8d4719cdaccee5c5; dedf2a0eb9448ae73b270743e6ea9b108189df46; 194454afa6aa9d6ed74f0c57127bc8beb27c20df; 7749fd2dbef72a52b5c9ffdbf877691950ed4680; 1cdb52ffd6600a37bd355d8dce58ecd03e55e618; cc2e7ebbeb1d0601f7f3c8d93b78fcc03a95e44a; >= 4.19.318, < 4.20; >= 5.4.280, < 5.5; >= 5.10.202, < 5.11; >= 5.15.140, < 5.16; >= 6.1.64, < 6.2; >= 6.5.13, < 6.6; >= 6.6.3, < 6.7
LinuxLinux6.7

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-89543?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: fix use-after-free in __rpc_clnt_handle_event and __rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir Normal client creation goes through rpc_setup_pipedir(), which records clnt->pipefs_sb, but the mount-event path in __rpc_clnt_handle_event() calls rpc_setup_pipedir_sb() directly and never refreshes that field. The umount path also removes the directory without clearing clnt->pipefs_sb. After a late pipefs mount or any remount, rpc_clnt_remove_pipedir() compares the current superblock against a stale pipefs_sb pointer and skips cleanup, leaving pipefs dentries whose inode private data still points at a freed rpc_clnt, leading to a potential use-after-free during subsequent rpc_info_open() or rpc_show_info() calls. Fix this by properly updating clnt->pipefs_sb upon mount events and clearing it during unmount or failure paths.
How severe is CVE-2026-89543?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-89543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-89543?
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