CVE-2026-64108
kernel: cifs: Fix busy dentry used after unmounting
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Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · July 19, 2026
Updated · October 20, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Common Internet File System (CIFS) component. This vulnerability occurs when a CIFS file's close operation is executed after the filesystem has been unmounted, leading to a directory entry (dentry) remaining in use. This improper resource management can trigger a system warning and potentially lead to system instability or a denial of service (DoS) condition, where legitimate users may be unable to access system resources.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count