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CVE-2026-53146: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Limit XDomain response copy

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HIGH 7.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-53146 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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: thunderbolt: Limit XDomain response copy to actual frame size tb_xdomain_copy() copies req->response_size bytes from the received packet buffer regardless of the actual frame size. When a short response arrives, this reads past the valid frame data in the DMA pool buffer into stale contents from previous transactions. Use the minimum of frame size and expected response size f

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.1 (High)
Attack vectorAdjacent network
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-125
Published2026-06-25
Last modified2026-10-19
Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

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Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.15 and < 5.10.259 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.210 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.176 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.143 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.94 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.36 · >= 6.19 and < 7.0.13 · 7.1 rc1
Fixed in: 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13
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-2026-53146?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53146 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53146 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-2026-53146 affect?

CVE-2026-53146 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Limit XDomain response copy to actual frame size tb_xdomain_copy() copies req->response_size bytes from the received packet buffer regardless of the actual f

How urgent is CVE-2026-53146?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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