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CVE-2026-53309

Linux Kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published26 Jun 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2/dlm: fix off-by-one in dlm_match_regions() region comparison The local-vs-remote region comparison loop uses '<=' instead of '<', causing it to read one entry past the valid range of qr_regions. The other loops in the same function correctly use '<'. Fix the loop condition to use '<' for consistency and correctness.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Linux Kernel≥ 2.6.37 < 5.10.258 · ≥ 5.11 < 5.15.209 · ≥ 5.16 < 6.1.175 · ≥ 6.13 < 6.18.33

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-53309 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-53309 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2026-53309?

CVE-2026-53309 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-53309?

Affected products include Linux Kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53309?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.10.258 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.