SB2026091276 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Linux kernel nfsd
Published: September 12, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026091276
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Uncontrolled Memory Allocation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89699)
CWE-ID: CWE-789 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation
CVSSv4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled memory allocation in nfsd4_decode_create() when processing NFSv4 CREATE requests for symbolic links. A remote attacker can send crafted requests containing an oversized symbolic-link target length to cause a denial of service.
The allocation can persist until COMPOUND operation teardown.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.