CVE-2026-53351: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53351?

linux kernel: upgrade to 7.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-53351 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53351 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-2026-53351 affect?

CVE-2026-53351 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI Fixes a warning while dumping core: [54983.546369][ C7] WARNING: [!note_name] fs/binfmt_elf.c:1771 at elf_core_

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-53351?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-53351 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: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI Fixes a warning while dumping core: [54983.546369][ C7] WARNING: [!note_name] fs/binfmt_elf.c:1771 at elf_core_dump+0x910/0xf68, CPU#7: abort01/31982

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-07-01
Last modified	2026-07-22

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

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-01 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 19:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0 and < 7.0.13 · 7.1 rc1 · 7.1 rc2 · 7.1 rc3 · 7.1 rc4 · 7.1 rc5 · 7.1 rc6 · 7.1 rc7

Fixed in: 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-2026-53351?

linux kernel: upgrade to 7.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53351 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53351 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-2026-53351 affect?

CVE-2026-53351 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI Fixes a warning while dumping core: [54983.546369][ C7] WARNING: [!note_name] fs/binfmt_elf.c:1771 at elf_core_

How urgent is CVE-2026-53351?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

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