CVE-2026-89687
kernel: nfsd: ensure nfsd_file_do_acquire() does not use a non-opened file
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 11, 2026
Updated · September 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Network File System Daemon (nfsd). The nfsd_file_do_acquire() function might attempt to use a file that has not been fully opened, as the ->atomic_open operation could return success prematurely. While this scenario is considered highly improbable, it could lead to incorrect file operations and potential system instability or denial of service under specific, rare conditions.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-908 · Use of Uninitialized Resource