CVE-2026-53361: af_unix: Set gc_in_progress to true in unix_gc().

Published Jul 4, 2026
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Updated

afunix: Set gcinprogress to true in unixgc().

Other sources

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

— Launchpad

Affected Software

10 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
debian/linux<=6.1.176-1
6.1.187-16.12.107-17.2.6-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.144.1-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.2.6-1

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
Sep 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:00 PM
Description
Sep 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:02 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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.

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