CVE-2026-53361: af_unix: Set gc_in_progress to true in unix_gc().
Published Jul 4, 2026
·Updated
afunix: Set gcinprogress to true in unixgc().
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.143.1-1<6.6.144.1-1
6.6.144.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.141<6.2
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.93<6.6.144
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.12.95
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.38
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.144.1-1 - Configuration
In unix_gc(), set gc_in_progress to true (as per: "af_unix: Set gc_in_progress to true in unix_gc()").
Linux kernel (af_unix) gc_in_progress in unix_gc() = true
Event History
Jul 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:54 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53361?
The severity of CVE-2026-53361 is rated at risk level 27.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-53361?
To fix CVE-2026-53361, update the Linux kernel to the patched version where this vulnerability has been resolved.
3
What does CVE-2026-53361 affect?
CVE-2026-53361 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the af_unix component.
4
Who reported CVE-2026-53361?
CVE-2026-53361 was reported by Igor Ushakov.
5
What is the main issue with CVE-2026-53361?
The main issue with CVE-2026-53361 is that the unix_gc() function may execute with gc_in_progress set to false under certain conditions.