CVE-2026-64138

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: validate SID in parent security descriptor during ACL inheritance Introduce smb_validate_ntsd_sid() helper to safely validate Owner SID and Group SID inside the NT Security Descriptor (smb_ntsd) retrieved from the parent directory.

  • Published Jul 19, 2026
  • CVSS 8.8 high
  • 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-64138 at the National Vulnerability Database