CVE-2026-57918

CVE-2026-57918 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.

Key facts

Description

libnfs through 6.0.2 before 935b8db has an xid integer underflow in READ_IOVEC in rpc_read_from_socket in lib/socket.c during a connection to a crafted NFS server, when the expected pdu size exceeds the absolute pdu size from the xid/record-marker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57918?
libnfs through 6.0.2 before 935b8db has an xid integer underflow in READ_IOVEC in rpc_read_from_socket in lib/socket.c during a connection to a crafted NFS server, when the expected pdu size exceeds the absolute pdu size from the xid/record-marker.
How severe is CVE-2026-57918?
CVE-2026-57918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-57918 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57918?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-57918 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-57918 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39647.
When was CVE-2026-57918 published?
CVE-2026-57918 was published on 2026-06-26.

References

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