CVE-2026-53354: Linux kernel · arm64: errata: Mitigate TLBI errata on various Arm CPUs
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1121.130~20.04.1 +76
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 1 Jul 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
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been incorporated into Linux kernel versions including 5.15.0-1116.123~20.04.1 and later. The ARM64_WORKAROUND_REPEAT_TLBI workaround should be enabled on affected CPUs to mitigate the issue. Users should update their Linux kernel to a fixed version and reboot the system to apply the changes. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. Follow vendor advisories such as Ubuntu Security Notices USN-8596-1 and USN-8622-1 for detailed update instructions.
Description
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-53354 affects the Linux kernel on ARM64 architectures due to errata in various Arm CPUs. The issue involves a broadcast TLBI;DSB sequence that may complete before the global observation of writes translated by an invalidated TLB entry, potentially causing memory access inconsistencies. This erratum does not affect the actual invalidation of TLB entries. The vulnerability has been addressed by applying an additional TLBI;DSB sequence as a workaround. Multiple Linux kernel versions are affected, and patches have been released to mitigate the issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53354 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53354 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/cfd391e74134db664feb499d43af286380b10ba8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1268c64e2bcb6e968152990e87bd10c440fcc9c0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b47b1e1d8675fdf5f6e11e7fa19c704d8c6f5cd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e7c80742e6dada9f8b9ad63f3a49c03af07ecb8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c3ad9365079e716b57d2363d3081ee7680cc18e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8364384ae82fbffdf8968abaac3455ed854da18d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/925058203229403008d77a52b1e63e2ae5f4a3cf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfd391e74134db664feb499d43af286380b10ba8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4fd4282204044fdedd1e42abbe70a9206f74ec0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e717a4d08779f1a28d6e0275e75040b12c33c753 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8622-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8623-1 (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8726-2 (opens in a new tab)