CVE-2026-53060: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm cache metadata: fix memory leak on met

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53060?

linux kernel: upgrade to 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.5, 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 6.1, 6.1.175, 6.6.141, 6.12.91, 6.18.33, 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-53060 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53060 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-53060 affect?

CVE-2026-53060 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm cache metadata: fix memory leak on metadata abort retry When failing to acquire the root_lock in dm_cache_metadata_abort because the block_manager is read-only, the te

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-53060?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-53060 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm cache metadata: fix memory leak on metadata abort retry When failing to acquire the root_lock in dm_cache_metadata_abort because the block_manager is read-only, the temporary block_manager created outside the root_lock is not properly released, causing a memory leak. Reproduce steps: This can be reproduced by reloading a new table while the metadata is read-only. While the

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A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-401
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

Last updated 2026-07-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-24 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 17:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 4.9.337 and < 4.10 · >= 4.14.303 and < 4.15 · >= 4.19.270 and < 4.20 · >= 5.4.229 and < 5.5 · >= 5.10.163 and < 5.10.258 · >= 5.15.87 and < 5.15.209 · >= 6.0.18 and < 6.1 · >= 6.1.4 and < 6.1.175

Fixed in: 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.5, 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 6.1, 6.1.175, 6.6.141, 6.12.91, 6.18.33, 7.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-53060?

linux kernel: upgrade to 4.10, 4.15, 4.20, 5.5, 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 6.1, 6.1.175, 6.6.141, 6.12.91, 6.18.33, 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53060 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53060 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-53060 affect?

CVE-2026-53060 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm cache metadata: fix memory leak on metadata abort retry When failing to acquire the root_lock in dm_cache_metadata_abort because the block_manager is read-only, the te

How urgent is CVE-2026-53060?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

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