CVE-2026-53131: linux-nvidia, linux-nvidia-6.8, linux-nvidia-lowlatency vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.4 Critical · fixed in 6.8.0-1063.66~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 14:51 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1063.66~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.66, 6.8.0-1063.66.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 6 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu to 6.8.0-1063.66~22.04.1 (linux-nvidia-6.8 package) or 6.8.0-1063.66 (linux-nvidia package) or 6.8.0-1063.66.1 (linux-nvidia-lowlatency package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-nvidiapkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-nvidia-lowlatencypkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia-lowlatency?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-nvidia-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and users should update their systems to the fixed kernel versions 6.8.0-1063.66, 6.8.0-1063.66~22.04.1, or 6.8.0-1063.66.1 depending on their Ubuntu release. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Standard system upgrades will handle this unless kernel metapackages have been manually removed.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel for NVIDIA systems affecting various subsystems including networking protocols and drivers. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The issues have been addressed in updated kernel packages for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS releases. Users must update to the fixed versions and reboot to apply the patches. Due to ABI changes, recompilation of third-party kernel modules is required after the update.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8842-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53131 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53186 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53216 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53221 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-53355 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63886 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63887 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63888 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63912 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63922 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63924 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63984 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63992 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63993 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63994 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64000 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64007 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64091 (opens in a new tab)