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CVE-2026-53401: Linux kernel · fbdev: omap2: fix use-after-free in omapfb_mmap

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-53401· High 7.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 12:35 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1 +15
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-31.31
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-31.31
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1012.12
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1012.12
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1014.14
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1014.14
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1013.13
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1013.13
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1011.11
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1011.11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1006.7
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1006.7

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The issue is fixed in Linux kernel versions 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1 and later, including other specified fixed versions. Users and administrators should update their systems to these fixed versions to mitigate the vulnerability. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability was identified and fixed in the Linux kernel's fbdev omap2 driver, specifically in the omapfb_mmap function. The flaw arises from a race condition between the mmap operation and the OMAPFB_SETUP_PLANE ioctl, which can lead to userspace mapping freed physical memory. This occurs because of inconsistent locking and reference counting on memory regions. The issue has been resolved by ensuring all necessary values are read from a consistent memory region reference before incrementing its map count, preventing premature freeing.

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