CVE-2026-53242: ALSA: PCM: Fix wait queue list corruption in snd_pcm_drain() on linked streams

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

ALSA: PCM: Fix wait queue list corruption in sndpcmdrain() on linked streams

Affected Software

173 affected componentsFixes available
Linux kernel ALSA PCM (snd_pcm_drain) in Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.141.1-1<6.6.143.1-1
6.6.143.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.253<5.10.259
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.167<6.1.176
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.130<6.6.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12.78<6.12.94
Linux Linux kernel>=6.18.19<6.18.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19.9<7.0
Linux Linux kernel>=7.0.1<7.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=7.0
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6
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ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
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ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8<6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1
6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1067.71~22.04.1
6.8.0-1067.71~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8<6.8.0-146.146~22.04.1
6.8.0-146.146~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.8<6.8.1-1061.62~22.04.1
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ubuntu/linux<6.8.0-146.146
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ubuntu/linux-aws<6.8.0-1066.69
6.8.0-1066.69
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-aws-7.0<7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-azure<6.8.0-1070.78
6.8.0-1070.78
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14*
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ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia*
ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14*
ubuntu/linux-gcp<6.8.0-1070.78
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ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14*
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ubuntu/linux-gke<6.8.0-1065.73
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ubuntu/linux-gkeop<6.8.0-1051.55
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ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14*
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ubuntu/linux-oracle-7.0<7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-riscv<7.0.0-31.31.1
7.0.0-31.31.1
ubuntu/linux-vmware*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

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    Fixed in 6.6.143.1-1
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Event History

Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53242?

CVE-2026-53242 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-53242?

To fix CVE-2026-53242, apply the latest Linux kernel updates that address this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-53242?

CVE-2026-53242 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the ALSA PCM component involved in audio processing.

4

What risks are associated with CVE-2026-53242?

CVE-2026-53242 may lead to wait queue list corruption, potentially resulting in system instability or crashes.

5

When was CVE-2026-53242 published?

CVE-2026-53242 was published on June 25, 2026.

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