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CVE-2026-53362: Linux Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2026-53362

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability

  • Project: Linux
  • Product: Kernel

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-08-27
  • Due Date: 2026-08-30

Description

Linux Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that can allow for privilege escalation via IPv6 networking subsystem. This vulnerability can impact multiple products, including but not limited to Suse, Red Hat, and other products using Linux.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: ; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14200d435af9a9eeb444f529fc2f689a236b7962; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65fb14cbebb0cd0eff903a22d33537ddc8b95769; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46f201f8b4c39633a1fa3dc12459f506d470993d; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6374fb9edf72c67a118a2c214a0dddd04c921e0a; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9eacf19281ea2498b36291b56c9606118c2d74e; https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/736b380e28d0480c7bc3e022f1950f31fe53a7c5 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53362

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