CVE-2026-53346: rust: arm64: set uwtable llvm module flag for CONFIG_UNWIND_TABLES
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
rust: arm64: set uwtable llvm module flag for CONFIGUNWINDTABLES
Due to a rustc bug [1] the -Cforce-unwind-tables=y flag only emits the uwtable annotation for functions, but not for the module. This means that compiler-generated functions such as 'asan.modulector' do not receive the uwtable annotation.
When CONFIGUNWINDPATCHPACINTOSCS is enabled, this leads to boot failures because the dwarf information emitted for the kasan constructors is wrong, which causes the SCS boot patching code to patch the constructor in an illegal manner. Specifically, the paciasp instruction is patched, but the autiasp instruction is not. This mismatch leads to a crash when the constructor is called during boot.
================================================================== BUG: KASAN: global-out-of-bounds in dobasicsetup+0x4c/0x90 Read of size 8 at addr ffffffe3cc7eb488 by task swapper/0/1
Specifically the faulting instruction is the (fn)() to invoke the constructor in doctors() of the init/main.c file.
Once the fix lands in rustc, this flag can be made conditional on the rustc version. Note that passing the flag on a rustc with the fix present has no effect.
[ The fix [1] has landed for Rust 1.98.0 (expected release on 2026-08-20).
Thus add a version check as discussed.
- Miguel ]
[ Adjusted link and comment. - Miguel ]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53346?
The severity of CVE-2026-53346 is rated as risk 22.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53346?
To fix CVE-2026-53346, ensure that the rustc bug is addressed by updating to the patched version of the Linux kernel.
What does CVE-2026-53346 affect?
CVE-2026-53346 affects the Linux kernel specifically related to the ARM64 architecture.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-53346?
The impact of CVE-2026-53346 involves incomplete uwtable annotations that could affect exception handling.
When was CVE-2026-53346 published?
CVE-2026-53346 was published on July 1, 2026.