Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability · CVE-2026-64385

smb: client: fix double-free in SMB2_ioctl() replay

Published Jul 25, 2026 · catalog updated Oct 13, 2026 · smb: client: fix double-free

Check if you run it

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-64385. EPSS is 0.46%. Act only if a listed version of smb: client: fix double-free is installed.

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  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (smb: client: fix double-free).
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
Severity
Critical9.8
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
0.46%
Remediation
Advisory link
Affected products
Linux Kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix double-free in SMB2_ioctl() replay A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_ioctl_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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  • Linux Kernel0 → 6.6.145

How to fix CVE-2026-64385

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-64385. EPSS is 0.46%. Act only if a listed version of smb: client: fix double-free is installed.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with Kernel 0 → 6.6.145. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

No weakness class is stored. EPSS 0.46%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jul 25, 2026 · Catalog

    Detected

    In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix double-free in SMB2_ioctl() replay A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_ioctl_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

  2. Oct 13, 2026 · Catalog

    Fix available

    Linux Kernel 0 → 6.6.145

  3. Oct 13, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix double-free in SMB2_ioctl() replay A response-bearing attempt can return a replayable error and free its response buffer. If SMB2_ioctl_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

Sources

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Oct 18, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.