CVE-2026-98901
Published Oct 23, 2026
Modified Oct 26, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix lease break and ack state handling Do not skip valid lease states containing WRITE_CACHING when breaking level-II/read leases for writes and truncates. Handle lease break acknowledgments according to the SMB2 rule that the acknowledged state must be a subset of the server's break target. Apply the acknowledged state directly and keep the break pending on failed ACKs.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0017
Probability of exploitation
0.07%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-98901? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: fix lease break and ack state handling
Do not skip valid lease states containing WRITE_CACHING when breaking
level-II/read leases for writes and truncates.
Handle lease break acknowledgments according to the SMB2 rule that the
acknowledged state must be a subset of the server's break target. Apply
the acknowledged state directly and keep the break pending on failed ACKs.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-98901? +
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