CVE-2026-53141: Linux kernel · drm/v3d: Fix global performance monitor reference counting
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1, 7.0.0-31.31, 7.0.0-1012.12 +7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been released in linux-hwe-edge kernel versions 7.0.0-31.31 and later. Users should upgrade to these fixed versions to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/v3d subsystem related to improper reference counting in the global performance monitor was fixed. The flaw involved leaking references in multiple code paths of the SET_GLOBAL ioctl, potentially causing resource management issues. The issue was resolved by explicitly releasing these references. This vulnerability affects specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel and has been addressed in fixed versions starting with 7.0.0-31.31. The CVSS score is 5.5, indicating a medium severity with impact primarily on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53141 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53141 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/6bf7e2affc6e62da7add393d7f352d4040f5bc27 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e1947573140a57119294f0bff39ee18d93f23e1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bf7e2affc6e62da7add393d7f352d4040f5bc27 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed2eaf3b7b1820b690e4b896d344e00027526a25 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8726-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8727-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)