Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2026-98115

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: safely drain sessions during logoff SMB3 multichannel allows requests for one session to run on multiple connections. Wait for all channels bound to a session before freeing shared session objects. A deferred byte-range lock remains counted as a running request and only wakes when its file closes. Wake blocked locks during the drain without unpublishing or modifying their file objects. Synchronous CANCEL requests must invoke their cancellation callback to wake pending operations, while CHANGE_NOTIFY completion remains specific to the asynchronous path. Serialize session teardown with channel registration and previous-session cleanup, and use atomic work-state transitions so LOGOFF, CANCEL, and connection teardown invoke cancellation callbacks only once.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

  • Linux — versions 118fd997612d1efc94a86c307c6c6d659ebe29fc, 6.11, c1e55020534c4aafbc38d8f5c4583ff30755ac18

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-98115?
CVE-2026-98115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-09-25.
How severe is CVE-2026-98115?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.