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CVE-2026-64057: afs: Fix the locking used by afs_get_link()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix the locking used by afs_get_link() The afs filesystem in the kernel doesn't do locking correctly for symbolic links. There are a number of problems: (1) It doesn't do any locking around afs_read_single() to prevent races between multiple ->get_link() calls, thereby allowing the possibility of leaks. (2) It doesn't use RCU barriering when accessing the buffer pointers during RCU pathwalk. (3) It can race with another thread updating the contents of the symlink if a third party updated it on the server. Fix this by the following means: (0) Move symlink handling into its own file as this makes it more complicated. (1) Take the validate_lock around afs_read_single() to prevent races between multiple ->get_link() calls. (2) Keep a separate copy of the symlink contents with an rcu_head. This is always going to be a lot smaller than a page, so it can be kmalloc'd and save quite a bit of memory. It also needs a refcount for non-RCU pathwalk. (3) Split the symlink read and write-to-cache routines in afs from those for directories. (4) Discard the I/O buffer as soon as the write-to-cache completes as this is a full page (plus a folio_queue). (5) If there's no cache, discard the I/O buffer immediately after reading and copying if there is no cache.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-64057 is a Linux kernel AFS filesystem bug involving unsafe symlink handling. A local authenticated user could potentially trigger race conditions that affect kernel memory safety. The CVSS score is high because successful exploitation could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for multi-user Linux systems, shared compute, and AFS users. Patch through normal emergency kernel update channels where exposure is confirmed.

Technical view

The AFS filesystem did not correctly lock or RCU-protect symlink content access in afs_get_link(). Races could occur between concurrent get_link calls, RCU pathwalk, and server-side symlink updates. The fix adds validate_lock use, separates symlink handling, keeps RCU-managed symlink copies, and frees I/O buffers earlier.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernels where the AFS filesystem is enabled, loaded, or used. Practical risk depends on local user access and whether AFS symlinks are reachable.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector requires local access and low privileges, with no user interaction. The source bundle says KEV is false and provides no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit availability.

Researcher notes

Version mapping in the supplied data is incomplete and may not directly map to distro packages. Validate against upstream stable commits and vendor advisories before declaring systems fixed or vulnerable.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize hosts with local untrusted users and AFS usage.
  • Check distribution advisories for backported fixed kernel packages.
  • Reduce untrusted local access to AFS-enabled systems until patched.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions across Linux fleets.
  • Check whether AFS is enabled, loaded, or mounted.
  • Confirm installed kernels include the referenced stable commits or vendor backports.
  • Review vulnerability scanner findings against distro-specific advisories.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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3Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-64057Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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
LinuxLinuxeae9e78951bb02a7b94a9adef6e981413d13c564, eae9e78951bb02a7b94a9adef6e981413d13c564unaffected
LinuxLinux6.14, 0, 7.0.11, 7.1affected
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