CVE-2026-52967
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb/client: fix possible infinite loop and oob read in symlink_data() On 32-bit architectures, the infinite loop is as follows: len = p->ErrorDataLength == 0xfffffff8 u8 *next = p->ErrorContextData + len next == p On 32-bit architectures, the out-of-bounds read is as follows: len = p->ErrorDataLength == 0xfffffff0 u8 *next = p->ErrorContextData + len next == (u8 *)p - 8
CVSS 3.1 score
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2026-52967 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.0.16,
6.1
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.175,
6.6.141,
6.12.91,
6.18.33,
7.0.10,
7.1
and their respective stable series.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-52967?
CVE-2026-52967 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.0.16 onward and has been patched in 6.1.175, 6.6.141, 6.12.91 and others. CVE-2026-52967 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-52967?
CVE-2026-52967 has a CVSS score of 8.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-52967?
Yes. CVE-2026-52967 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.175, 6.6.141, 6.12.91 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.0.16 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-52967 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-52967 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.