CVE-2026-53322: Linux kernel · vfio/pci: Clean up DMABUFs before disabling function
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · patch available : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-28.28?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke@7.0.0-1003.4?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released by Ubuntu in multiple Linux kernel packages. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions listed in the Ubuntu advisories (e.g., linux-image-7.0.0-28.28 and later). After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fix. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of all third-party kernel modules is necessary. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's vfio/pci subsystem was fixed by ensuring DMA buffer cleanup occurs before disabling the function during device shutdown. This prevents a race condition where device memory BARs could be accessed after the function is disabled but before DMA buffers are revoked, potentially allowing unauthorized access to freed resources. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specific 7.0.0 releases. A patch is available and included in Ubuntu kernel updates requiring a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53322 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53322 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/d97708701434ce72968e771976aaf9d3438fcafd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f1000a30f67cf7d328059242776a858611d5ef9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d97708701434ce72968e771976aaf9d3438fcafd (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8566-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8568-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8569-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)