CVE-2026-64384
Published Jul 25, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix change notify replay double-free A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_notify_init() fails before the next send, cleanup retains the previous buffer type and frees that response again. Reset response bookkeeping before each attempt to prevent the stale free.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0021
Probability of exploitation
0.11%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Other References
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/145f820dcbb2cced374f2532f8a61a44dce4a615
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52af1975f0dfae990c5a0e85872cc41be0e88a68
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5821f9dbb8b5b24391850a13418e633edd0fb003
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/901891513951bc8322ece754863909ea45af95c6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d684f4134998085702009b94c35c2003fc9e72d3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-64384? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
smb: client: fix change notify replay double-free
A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its
response buffer. If SMB2_notify_init() fails before the next send, cleanup
retains the previous buffer type and frees that response again.
Reset response bookkeeping before each attempt to prevent the stale free.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-64384? +
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