What is CVE-2026-53044?

CVE-2026-53044 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, classified as a Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125), affecting Linux kernel versions from 6.17 onward and patched in 6.18.33, 7.0.10 and 7.1. CVE-2026-53044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-53044?

CVE-2026-53044 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-53044?

Yes, CVE-2026-53044 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.33, 7.0.10 and 7.1. If you are running Linux kernel 6.17 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

Is CVE-2026-53044 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-53044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/125.html

CVE-2026-53044

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc/tegra: cbb: Fix incorrect ARRAY_SIZE in fabric lookup tables Fix incorrect ARRAY_SIZE usage in fabric lookup tables which could cause out-of-bounds access during target timeout lookup.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2026-06-24

Last modified 2026-07-14

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.1

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Vector string

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2026-53044 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.17 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.33, 7.0.10, 7.1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from

≥ 6.17

Fixed in

✓ 6.18.33 6.18.x ✓ 7.0.10 7.0.x ✓ 7.1

References

3 total

Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/499f7e5ebbdd9ff0c4d532b1c432f8a61ff585b3

Patch
Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c009a5f8bb3c81f2cfb511701ce571e3c8733cd

Patch
Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f46870b451f7583802ed26eec8b93e138840fcd9

Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2026-53044

Severity High

CVSS score 7.1 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2026-06-24

Modified 2026-07-14

KEV No

Patch

Yes

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-53044?

CVE-2026-53044 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.17 onward and has been patched in 6.18.33, 7.0.10 and 7.1. CVE-2026-53044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-53044?

CVE-2026-53044 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-53044?

Yes. CVE-2026-53044 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.33, 7.0.10 and 7.1. If you are running Linux kernel 6.17 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
Is CVE-2026-53044 actively exploited?

No. CVE-2026-53044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.