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CVE-2026-64579 is a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting the XFRM policy-handling code used in IPsec. A failed allocation during a policy-hash rebuild can lead to a kernel crash on the next rebuild, making it an availability issue rather than a Windows monthly-update problem. The upstream fix was committed in July 2026 and included in the IPsec maintainer's pull request, with Microsoft's Security Update Guide listing published in August. Administrators running systems with the vulnerable XFRM code should apply a vendor kernel containing the upstream correction and reboot. This tag covers the technical details, patch timeline, and guidance for mitigating the flaw.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-64579: Linux IPsec XFRM Flaw Can Crash Kernels

    CVE-2026-64579 documents a Linux kernel XFRM policy-handling flaw that can turn a failed allocation during an IPsec policy-hash rebuild into a kernel crash on the next rebuild. The upstream fix was committed on July 6, 2026 and included in the IPsec maintainer’s July 10 pull request, but...