CVE-2026-53130: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/omfs: reject s_sys_blocksize smaller t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53130?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 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-2026-53130 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53130 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-2026-53130 affect?

CVE-2026-53130 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/omfs: reject s_sys_blocksize smaller than OMFS_DIR_START omfs_fill_super() rejects oversized s_sys_blocksize values (> PAGE_SIZE), but it does not reject values smalle

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-53130 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: fs/omfs: reject s_sys_blocksize smaller than OMFS_DIR_START omfs_fill_super() rejects oversized s_sys_blocksize values (> PAGE_SIZE), but it does not reject values smaller than OMFS_DIR_START (0x1b8 = 440). Later, omfs_make_empty() uses sbi->s_sys_blocksize - OMFS_DIR_START as the length argument to memset(). Since s_sys_blocksize is u32, a crafted filesystem image with

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-191
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-07-06

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

Last updated 2026-07-06 · 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
2026-07-06 15:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.6.27 and < 5.10.258 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.209 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.175 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.141 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.91 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.33 · >= 6.19 and < 7.0.10

Fixed in: 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 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.

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-2026-53130?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 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-2026-53130 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53130 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-2026-53130 affect?

CVE-2026-53130 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/omfs: reject s_sys_blocksize smaller than OMFS_DIR_START omfs_fill_super() rejects oversized s_sys_blocksize values (> PAGE_SIZE), but it does not reject values smalle

How urgent is CVE-2026-53130?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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