CVE-2026-64015: security/keys: fix missed RCU read section on lookup

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 has a risk rating of 44, indicating a moderate level of severity.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-64015?

To fix CVE-2026-64015, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

Q: What does CVE-2026-64015 entail?

CVE-2026-64015 involves a missed RCU read lock in the keyring code of the Linux kernel that could lead to inconsistent behavior.

Q: Who reported CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 was reported by Nicholas Carlini.

Published Jul 19, 2026

Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

security/keys: fix missed RCU read section on lookup

Nicholas Carlini reports that the keyring code calls assocarrayfind() in findkeytoupdate() without holding the RCU read lock, while the assocarraygc() code really is designed around removing the node from the tree and then freeing it after an RCU grace-period.

The regular key handling doesn't see this because holding the keyring semaphore hides any lifetime issues, but the persistent key handling uses a different model.

Instead of extending the keyring locking, just do the simple RCU locking that the assocarray was designed for.

Affected Software

279 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel

IBM QRadar<=7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.4

IBM QRadar<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP16 IF01

Linux Linux kernel>=3.13<6.1.175

Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.142

Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.92

Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.34

Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.11

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Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5

debian/linux<6.1.176-1

6.1.176-1

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6.12.94-1

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7.0.12-1

linux/kernel>=3.13.0<5.10.273

5.10.273

linux/kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.224

5.15.224

linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.175

6.1.175

linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.142

6.6.142

linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.92

6.12.92

linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.18.34

6.18.34

linux/kernel>=6.19.0<7.0.11

7.0.11

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6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

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Compensating control
In the keyring code, acquire the RCU read lock around the assoc_array_find() call in find_key_to_update(), as the assoc_array lookup requires an RCU read section.

Event History

Jul 19, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:39 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:39 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via OSV·03:39 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·04:04 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:17 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Oct 13, 2026

Data Sourced

via IBM·12:00 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7292240

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 has a risk rating of 44, indicating a moderate level of severity.

How do I fix CVE-2026-64015?

To fix CVE-2026-64015, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

What does CVE-2026-64015 entail?

CVE-2026-64015 involves a missed RCU read lock in the keyring code of the Linux kernel that could lead to inconsistent behavior.

Who reported CVE-2026-64015?

CVE-2026-64015 was reported by Nicholas Carlini.

CVE-2026-64015: security/keys: fix missed RCU read section on lookup

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