CVE-2026-23136: libceph: reset sparse-read state in osd_fault()

Published Feb 14, 2026
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Updated

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

libceph: reset sparse-read state in osdfault()

When a fault occurs, the connection is abandoned, reestablished, and any pending operations are retried. The OSD client tracks the progress of a sparse-read reply using a separate state machine, largely independent of the messenger's state.

If a connection is lost mid-payload or the sparse-read state machine returns an error, the sparse-read state is not reset. The OSD client will then interpret the beginning of a new reply as the continuation of the old one. If this makes the sparse-read machinery enter a failure state, it may never recover, producing loops like:

libceph: [0] got 0 extents libceph: data len 142248331 != extent len 0 libceph: osd0 (1)...:6801 socket error on read libceph: data len 142248331 != extent len 0 libceph: osd0 (1)...:6801 socket error on read

Therefore, reset the sparse-read state in osdfault(), ensuring retries start from a clean state.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.121
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Container<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1

Event History

Feb 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23136?

CVE-2026-23136 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23136?

To fix CVE-2026-23136, update the affected Linux kernel version to the latest patched release.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2026-23136?

CVE-2026-23136 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6 and 6.19-rc4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-23136?

CVE-2026-23136 is a vulnerability related to the libceph component of the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2026-23136 related to data integrity?

Yes, CVE-2026-23136 can potentially impact data integrity during operations due to improper handling of fault states.

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