CVE-2026-53260: tcp: Add preempt_{disable,enable}_nested() in reqsk_queue_hash_req().

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

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

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<7.0.13
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
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.107-17.1.13-1
debian/linux-6.12
6.12.101-1~deb12u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.12 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.101-1~deb12u1
  3. Configuration

    In reqsk_queue_hash_req(), wrap the calls so the code path is protected as described: mod_timer() and refcount_set() are bracketed with preempt_disable_nested() / preempt_enable_nested(). Note inet_ehash_insert() holds the normal spin_lock() (mutex in PREEMPT_RT), so it must be called outside preempt_disable_nested().

    TCP (reqsk_queue_hash_req / reqsk_timer_handler) preempt_disable_nested()/preempt_enable_nested wrapping = Use preempt_disable_nested() and preempt_enable_nested() to wrap mod_timer() and refcount_set() in reqsk_queue_hash_req() (so the section is not preempted between mod_timer() and refcount_set()).

Event History

Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:41 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:42 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53260?

The severity of CVE-2026-53260 is rated at risk level 37.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-53260?

To fix CVE-2026-53260, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-53260?

CVE-2026-53260 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the components related to TCP connection handling.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53260?

CVE-2026-53260 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2026-53260 published?

CVE-2026-53260 was published on June 25, 2026.

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