Review reviewCritical

CVE-2026-64150

Linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_inner: release local_lock before re-enabling softirqs Quoting sashiko: In the error path, local_bh_enable() is called before local_unlock_nested_bh().

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.20
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_inner: release local_lock before re-enabling softirqs Quoting sashiko: In the error path, local_bh_enable() is called before local_unlock_nested_bh().

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux
Affected versions
>= ba36fada9ab487634f61f92769c95bc148aa8f49 < df19b6af171695a1352314597c9a4311d48d5171, >= ba36fada9ab487634f61f92769c95bc148aa8f49 < 6fecd39c6401134b58505bc4eb1adc8a0e2fe992, >= ba36fada9ab487634f61f92769c95bc148aa8f49 < a6cb3ff979855f7f0ee9450a947fe8f96c2ba37a, >= 6.16
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Not available