CVE-2026-53156
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmem: core: fix use-after-free bugs in error paths Fix several instances of error paths in which we call __nvmem_device_put() - which may end up freeing the underlying memory and other resources - and then keep on using the nvmem structure. Always put the reference to the nvmem device as the last step before returning the error code.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 25, 2026
First seenJun 25, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 4.20 ≤ v < 6.12.94, 6.13 ≤ v < 6.18.36, 6.19 ≤ v < 7.0.13, 7.1 | 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13 |
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