CVE-2026-64065 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 07/19/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfs: fix VM_BUG_ON_FOLIO() issue in netfs_write_begin() call
The multiple runs of generic/013 test-case is capable to reproduce a kernel BUG at mm/filemap.c:1504 with probability of 30%.
while true; do sudo ./check generic/013 done
[ 9849.452376] page: refcount:3 mapcount:0 mapping:00000000e58ff252 index:0x10781 pfn:0x1c322
[ 9849.452412] memcg:ffff8881a1915800
[ 9849.452417] aops:ceph_aops ino:1000058db9e dentry name(?):"f9XXXXXX"
[ 9849.452432] flags: 0x17ffffc0000000(node=0|zone=2|lastcpupid=0x1fffff)
[ 9849.452441] raw: 0017ffffc0000000 0000000000000000 dead000000000122 ffff88816110d248
[ 9849.452445] raw: 0000000000010781 0000000000000000 00000003ffffffff ffff8881a1915800
[ 9849.452447] page dumped because: VM_BUG_ON_FOLIO(!folio_test_locked(folio))
[ 9849.452474] ------------[ cut here ]------------
[ 9849.452476] kernel BUG at mm/filemap.c:1504!
[ 9849.478635] Oops: invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] SMP KASAN NOPTI
[ 9849.481772] CPU: 2 UID: 0 PID: 84223 Comm: fsstress Not tainted 7.0.0-rc1+ #18 PREEMPT(full)
[ 9849.482881] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.17.0-9.fc43 06/1
0/2025 [ 9849.484539] RIP: 0010:folio_unlock+0x85/0xa0
[ 9849.485076] Code: 89 df 31 f6 e8 1c f3 ff ff 48 8b 5d f8 c9 31 c0 31 d2 31 f6 31 ff c3 cc
cc cc cc 48 c7 c6 80 6c d9 a7 48 89 df e8 4b b3 10 00 <0f> 0b 48 89 df e8 21 e6 2c 00 eb 9d 0f 1f 40 00 66 66 2e 0f 1f 84 [ 9849.493818] RSP: 0018:ffff8881bb8076b0 EFLAGS: 00010246
[ 9849.495740] RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffffea00070c8980 RCX: 0000000000000000
[ 9849.498678] RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: 0000000000000000
[ 9849.500559] RBP: ffff8881bb8076b8 R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000000
[ 9849.501097] R10: 0000000000000000 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: 0000000010782000
[ 9849.502108] R13: ffff8881935de738 R14: ffff88816110d010 R15: 0000000000001000
[ 9849.502516] FS: 00007e36cbe94740(0000) GS:ffff88824a899000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000
[ 9849.502996] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033
[ 9849.503810] CR2: 000000c0002b0000 CR3: 000000011bbf6004 CR4: 0000000000772ef0
[ 9849.504459] PKRU: 55555554
[ 9849.504626] Call Trace:
[ 9849.505242] <TASK>
[ 9849.505379] netfs_write_begin+0x7c8/0x10a0
[ 9849.505877] ? __kasan_check_read+0x11/0x20
[ 9849.506384] ? __pfx_netfs_write_begin+0x10/0x10
[ 9849.507178] ceph_write_begin+0x8c/0x1c0
[ 9849.507934] generic_perform_write+0x391/0x8f0
[ 9849.508503] ? __pfx_generic_perform_write+0x10/0x10
[ 9849.509062] ? file_update_time_flags+0x19a/0x4b0
[ 9849.509581] ? ceph_get_caps+0x63/0xf0
[ 9849.510259] ? ceph_get_caps+0x63/0xf0
[ 9849.510530] ceph_write_iter+0xe79/0x1ae0
[ 9849.511282] ? __pfx_ceph_write_iter+0x10/0x10
[ 9849.511839] ? lock_acquire+0x1ad/0x310
[ 9849.512334] ? ksys_write+0xf9/0x230
[ 9849.512582] ? lock_is_held_type+0xaa/0x140
[ 9849.513128] vfs_write+0x512/0x1110
[ 9849.513634] ? __fget_files+0x33/0x350
[ 9849.513893] ? __pfx_vfs_write+0x10/0x10
[ 9849.514143] ? mutex_lock_nested+0x1b/0x30
[ 9849.514394] ksys_write+0xf9/0x230
[ 9849.514621] ? __pfx_ksys_write+0x10/0x10
[ 9849.514887] ? do_syscall_64+0x25e/0x1520
[ 9849.515122] ? __kasan_check_read+0x11/0x20
[ 9849.515366] ? trace_hardirqs_on_prepare+0x178/0x1c0
[ 9849.515655] __x64_sys_write+0x72/0xd0
[ 9849.515885] ? trace_hardirqs_on+0x24/0x1c0
[ 9849.516130] x64_sys_call+0x22f/0x2390
[ 9849.516341] do_syscall_64+0x12b/0x1520
[ 9849.516545] ? do_syscall_64+0x27c/0x1520
[ 9849.516783] ? do_syscall_64+0x27c/0x1520
[ 9849.517003] ? lock_release+0x318/0x480
[ 9849.517220] ? __x64_sys_io_getevents+0x143/0x2d0
[ 9849.517479] ? percpu_ref_put_many.constprop.0+0x8f/0x210
[ 9849.517779] ? entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x76/0x7e
[ 9849.518073] ? do_syscall_64+0x25e/0x1520
[ 9849.518291] ? __kasan_check_read+0x11/0x20
[ 9849.518519] ? trace_hardirqs_on_prepare+0x178/0x1c0
[ 9849.518799] ? do_syscall_64+0x27c/0x1520
[ 9
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/19/2026
The vulnerability under discussion stems from a critical flaw in the Linux kernel's networking filesystem subsystem, specifically within the netfs_write_begin() function. This issue manifests as a kernel BUG triggered by a VM_BUG_ON_FOLIO() check failure in the mm/filemap.c file at line 1504, which occurs during file write operations through network filesystems like Ceph. The bug is characterized by an invalid page state where a folio that should be locked is found to be unlocked, leading to a kernel panic and system crash.
The technical root cause lies in improper synchronization mechanisms within the write path of network filesystems. The VM_BUG_ON_FOLIO(!folio_test_locked(folio)) assertion fails because the code assumes that a folio must be locked before certain operations, but this precondition is not consistently maintained across all execution paths. This condition is particularly triggered when multiple concurrent write operations are performed in rapid succession, as demonstrated by the generic/013 test case which reproduces the issue with approximately 30% probability. The call trace shows the failure originates from netfs_write_begin() and propagates through ceph_write_begin(), generic_perform_write(), and eventually to vfs_write(), indicating a deep integration of the flaw within the kernel's file I/O subsystem.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it can lead to complete system crashes or kernel panics during normal file write operations on network filesystems. This affects systems using Ceph or other network filesystems that rely on the netfs infrastructure, potentially causing data loss, service disruption, and denial of access to critical storage resources. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it occurs during routine file operations and can be triggered with relatively simple stress testing, making it a significant risk for production environments where network filesystems are actively used.
Mitigation strategies should focus on applying the kernel patch that resolves the synchronization issue in netfs_write_begin() and ensures proper locking of folios before they are accessed. System administrators should prioritize updating to kernel versions containing the fix, particularly those with version numbers including or later than 5.19 or the specific release where this CVE was addressed. Additionally, monitoring systems for kernel oops messages and implementing robust logging around network filesystem operations can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations using Ceph or similar network filesystems should conduct thorough testing of updated kernels in staging environments before deployment to ensure compatibility with existing applications and workloads.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-691, which covers inadequate protection of code against excessive resource consumption, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1490 for "Inhibit System Recovery" through kernel-level disruptions. The flaw demonstrates how improper synchronization in kernel space can lead to system instability and potential denial-of-service conditions that affect the entire operating system's reliability and availability.