CVE-2026-53078: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix same-register dst/src OOB read a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53078?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.5, 5.8, 5.9, 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-53078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53078 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-2026-53078 affect?

CVE-2026-53078 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix same-register dst/src OOB read and pointer leak in sock_ops When a BPF sock_ops program accesses ctx fields with dst_reg == src_reg, the SOCK_OPS_GET_SK() and SO

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-53078?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-53078 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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: bpf: Fix same-register dst/src OOB read and pointer leak in sock_ops When a BPF sock_ops program accesses ctx fields with dst_reg == src_reg, the SOCK_OPS_GET_SK() and SOCK_OPS_GET_FIELD() macros fail to zero the destination register in the !fullsock / !locked_tcp_sock path. Both macros borrow a temporary register to check is_fullsock / is_locked_tcp_sock when dst_reg == src_r

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
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-125
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-10-19

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

Last updated 2026-10-19 · 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
2026-10-19 20:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.4.61 and < 5.5 · >= 5.7.18 and < 5.8 · >= 5.8.4 and < 5.9 · >= 5.9.1 and < 7.0.10 · 5.9 · 5.9 rc2 · 5.9 rc3 · 5.9 rc4

Fixed in: 5.5, 5.8, 5.9, 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.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Amazon Linux 2 ALAS: ALAS2KERNEL-5.15-2026-117 (important): kernel 2026-10-12

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-53078?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.5, 5.8, 5.9, 7.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53078 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-2026-53078 affect?

CVE-2026-53078 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix same-register dst/src OOB read and pointer leak in sock_ops When a BPF sock_ops program accesses ctx fields with dst_reg == src_reg, the SOCK_OPS_GET_SK() and SO

How urgent is CVE-2026-53078?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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