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CVE-2026-23136: libceph: reset sparse-read state in osd_fault()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: reset sparse-read state in osd_fault() When a fault occurs, the connection is abandoned, reestablished, and any pending operations are retried. The OSD client tracks the progress of a sparse-read reply using a separate state machine, largely independent of the messenger's state. If a connection is lost mid-payload or the sparse-read state machine returns an error, the sparse-read state is not reset. The OSD client will then interpret the beginning of a new reply as the continuation of the old one. If this makes the sparse-read machinery enter a failure state, it may never recover, producing loops like: libceph: [0] got 0 extents libceph: data len 142248331 != extent len 0 libceph: osd0 (1)...:6801 socket error on read libceph: data len 142248331 != extent len 0 libceph: osd0 (1)...:6801 socket error on read Therefore, reset the sparse-read state in osd_fault(), ensuring retries start from a clean state.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue can cause systems using the kernel Ceph client to get stuck retrying reads after a connection fault. The disclosed impact is availability only: affected systems may loop on failed reads rather than recovering cleanly. No source in the bundle supports active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for Ceph-dependent production workloads because storage availability can be affected. It is not described as data theft or privilege escalation, and exploitation evidence is absent in the provided sources.

Technical view

libceph’s OSD client did not reset sparse-read state in osd_fault(). After a mid-payload connection loss or sparse-read error, retried operations could parse a new reply as continuation data, driving persistent sparse-read failure and socket read loops. The kernel fix resets sparse-read state before retry.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux hosts using the in-kernel Ceph client path against OSDs, such as Ceph-backed storage consumers. The source bundle lists Linux kernel versions as affected but does not provide distribution-specific package status.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is network-adjacent in practical storage terms but recorded as AV:N, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The bundle does not identify public exploitation, KEV listing, or a weaponized technique.

Researcher notes

The key failure mode is stale sparse-read state across osd_fault() reconnection and retry. Validate remediation by mapping downstream kernel builds to the upstream stable commits; the bundle does not include distro backport metadata or proof-of-concept details.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize systems using kernel Ceph clients for production storage.
  • Check distribution advisories for package names and fixed build numbers.
  • Consider reducing exposure of Ceph storage networks where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions on Ceph client systems.
  • Identify hosts using in-kernel Ceph, CephFS, or RBD client paths.
  • Review logs for repeated libceph sparse-read or socket read errors.
  • Confirm installed kernels include one of the referenced stable commits.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-23136Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxf628d799972799023d32c2542bb2639eb8c4f84e, f628d799972799023d32c2542bb2639eb8c4f84e, f628d799972799023d32c2542bb2639eb8c4f84e, f628d799972799023d32c2542bb2639eb8c4f84eunaffected
LinuxLinux6.6, 0, 6.6.121, 6.12.66, 6.18.6, 6.19affected
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