CVE-2026-64534 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmet-tcp: check INIT_FAILED before nvmet_req_uninit in digest error path In nvmet_tcp_try_recv_ddgst(), when a data digest mismatch is detected, nvmet_req_uninit() is called unconditionally. However, if the command arrived via the nvmet_tcp_handle_req_failure() path, nvmet_req_init() had returned false and percpu_ref_tryget_live() was never executed. The unconditional percpu_ref_put() inside nvmet_req_uninit() then causes a refcount underflow, leading to a WARNING in percpu_ref_switch_to_atomic_rcu, a use-after-free diagnostic, and eventually a permanent workqueue deadlock. Check cmd->flags & NVMET_TCP_F_INIT_FAILED before calling nvmet_req_uninit(), matching the existing pattern in nvmet_tcp_execute_request().
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NVMET-TCP implementation can cause a refcount underflow. This issue arises when a data digest mismatch is detected, prompting an unconditional call to 'nvmet_req_uninit()'. If the command was received through the 'nvmet_tcp_handle_req_failure()' path, 'nvmet_req_init()' would have returned false, and the necessary reference count management was skipped. The resulting underflow triggers a warning related to a use-after-free condition, which can cause a permanent deadlock in the workqueue.
Users can upgrade to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |