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CVE-2026-64064: netfs: Fix netfs_invalidate_folio() to clear dirty bit if all changes gone

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix netfs_invalidate_folio() to clear dirty bit if all changes gone If a streaming write is made, this will leave the relevant modified folio in a not-uptodate, but dirty state with a netfs_folio struct hung off of folio->private indicating the dirty range. Subsequently truncating the file such that the dirty data in the folio is removed, but the first part of the folio theoretically remains will cause the netfs_folio struct to be discarded... but will leave the dirty flag set. If the folio is then read via mmap(), netfs_read_folio() will see that the page is dirty and jump to netfs_read_gaps() to fill in the missing bits. netfs_read_gaps(), however, expects there to be a netfs_folio struct present and can oops because truncate removed it. Fix this by calling folio_cancel_dirty() in netfs_invalidate_folio() in the event that all the dirty data in the folio is erased (as nfs does). Also add some tracepoints to log modifications to a dirty page. This can be reproduced with something like: dd if=/dev/zero of=/xfstest.test/foo bs=1M count=1 umount /xfstest.test mount /xfstest.test xfs_io -c "w 0xbbbf 0xf96c" \ -c "truncate 0xbbbf" \ -c "mmap -r 0xb000 0x11000" \ -c "mr 0xb000 0x11000" \ /xfstest.test/foo with fscaching disabled (otherwise streaming writes are suppressed) and a change to netfs_perform_write() to disallow streaming writes if the fd is open O_RDWR: if (//(file->f_mode & FMODE_READ) || <--- comment this out netfs_is_cache_enabled(ctx)) { It should be reproducible even without this change, but if prevents the above trivial xfs_io command from reproducing it. Note that the initial dd is important: the file must start out sufficiently large that the zero-point logic doesn't just clear the gaps because it knows there's nothing in the file to read yet. Unmounting and mounting is needed to clear the pagecache (there are other ways to do that that may also work). This was initially reproduced with the generic/522 xfstest on some patches that remove the FMODE_READ restriction.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-64064 is a Linux kernel netfs bug where a specific write, truncate, and memory-mapped read sequence can leave stale dirty-page state and trigger a kernel oops. The public record does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score.

Executive priority

Treat as a patch-cycle kernel availability risk, not an emergency internet-facing compromise based on current evidence. Prioritize shared Linux hosts, multi-tenant workloads, and systems using netfs-backed storage.

Technical view

The flaw is in netfs_invalidate_folio(). After streaming writes, truncation can discard the netfs_folio private state while leaving the folio dirty. A later mmap read may route into netfs_read_gaps(), which expects that state and can oops. The fix clears the dirty bit when all dirty data is invalidated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel versions with netfs paths where users or workloads can perform streaming writes, truncate files, and mmap-read the same file. Exact distribution impact requires vendor backport checks.

Exploitation context

The source includes a local reproduction scenario, but no evidence of public weaponization or CISA KEV listing. Impact appears availability-oriented from a kernel oops; broader confidentiality or privilege impacts are not established in the provided sources.

Researcher notes

The affected-version data in the bundle is sparse and partly commit-oriented. The reliable technical anchor is the upstream stable fix: netfs_invalidate_folio() now calls folio_cancel_dirty() when invalidation removes all dirty data.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check distribution advisories for backported patches and affected package versions.
  • Prioritize systems allowing untrusted local users or workloads on netfs-backed files.
  • If patching is delayed, restrict untrusted access to affected netfs workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel versions across Linux fleets.
  • Confirm whether vendor kernels include the referenced stable commits or equivalent backports.
  • Review use of netfs-backed filesystems and mmap-heavy workloads.
  • Monitor kernel logs for oops events involving netfs_read_folio or netfs_read_gaps.
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LinuxLinux9ebff83e648148b9ece97d4e4890dd84ca54d6ce, 9ebff83e648148b9ece97d4e4890dd84ca54d6ce, 9ebff83e648148b9ece97d4e4890dd84ca54d6ce, 9ebff83e648148b9ece97d4e4890dd84ca54d6ceunaffected
LinuxLinux6.8, 0, 6.12.92, 6.18.34, 7.0.11, 7.1affected
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