CVE-2026-53375: Linux kernel · drm/amdgpu/vce: Prevent partial address patches
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1 +44
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 19 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
| Fixed in
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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
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AI-suggested
Official patches for the Linux kernel addressing this vulnerability are available. Users should apply the updates to affected kernel versions and reboot their systems to ensure complete remediation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-53375) in the Linux kernel's drm/amdgpu/vce component could cause incorrect address patching in firmware, potentially leading to system compromise. This issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions and has been resolved in updated kernels. Users should apply official patches and reboot to remediate the vulnerability.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53375 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ee17150763962671f43a62ddf8f6ea1feaff438 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d66d1f5d8c0434e9a5ad21cc6eaf3a5e32141d5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/944db9cfa5373f67eb94621d4c2eee572c05fa3f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3d1a0a45c4aec484fa2a5b060b611e3d3064470 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/de2a02cc28d6d5d37db07d00a9a684c754a5fd74 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ea2c554e700b86a04534b4c24ece5844e8c5f07e (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53375 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53375 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/de2a02cc28d6d5d37db07d00a9a684c754a5fd74 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8606-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8607-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8608-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8609-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8619-1 (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)