CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-89680

HighCVSS 7.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.64%

49th percentile - higher than 49% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, nfsd4_copy() leaks an nfsd_file reference when inter-server COPY setup fails. The function returns an error directly, bypassing the out: label that would release the file reference. Each failed operation leaks one nfsd_file, pinning the file, inode, dentry, and vfsmount.

Risk Assessment

Repeated failed COPY operations can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service on the NFS server. It may also prevent files and mount points from being released, affecting system stability.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that sets status and jumps to the out: label instead of returning directly. Monitor NFS servers for failed COPY operations.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: fix nfsd_file leak on inter-server COPY setup failure When nfsd4_setup_inter_ssc() fails, nfsd4_copy() returns nfserr_offload_denied directly, bypassing the out: label where release_copy_files() would drop the nf_dst reference taken by nfs4_preprocess_stateid_op(). Each failed inter-server COPY leaks one nfsd_file, pinning file/inode/dentry/vfsmount. Fix by setting status and jumping to out: instead of returning directly.

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