CVE-2026-89526
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Memory Corruption in Linux Kernel RPC/RDMA

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-89526, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: svcrdma: Validate Read chunk positions before reconstruction The RPC/RDMA Read chunk position field is supplied by the remote client and stored verbatim in the parsed chunk list. xdr_count_read_segments() checks only 4-byte alignment; it never compares the position against the received inline body length. In the single-chunk path, svc_rdma_read_complete_one() splits the head and tail kvecs at ch_position. A position past the inline body underflows the tail length, exposing adjacent slab memory to the upper XDR decoder. In the multi-chunk path, svc_rdma_read_multiple_chunks() computes gap lengths between chunks as unsigned subtractions from ch_position. Overlapping Read chunks cause these subtractions to underflow. A final position past the inline body likewise underflows the trailing gap length. svc_rdma_copy_inline_range() then copies past the receive buffer into request pages that are returned to the client through the Reply channel. Bound inline-range copies in svc_rdma_copy_inline_range() against the decoded inline RPC body saved in rc_saved_arg. Reject a single Read chunk positioned beyond that body, and reject multi-chunk lists where accumulated read bytes exceed the next chunk's position. Apply the same position and overlap checks in the call-chunk interleaving path.

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Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11
Generated
2026-09-12
AI Q&A
2026-09-12
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves improper validation of Read chunk positions in the RPC/RDMA protocol. A remote client can supply a position that exceeds the inline body length, causing memory underflow and exposing adjacent slab memory or copying past the receive buffer into request pages. This leads to potential memory corruption or unauthorized data access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read or write arbitrary memory, leading to system crashes, privilege escalation, or unauthorized data access. It specifically affects systems using RPC/RDMA protocols, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's confidentiality requirements. Organizations using affected Linux kernel versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version to resolve this vulnerability. Monitor network traffic for unusual RPC/RDMA Read chunk patterns or memory exposure attempts. Disable RDMA services if not required until patched.

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