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CVE-2026-53156

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CVE-2026-53156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmem: core: fix use-after-free bugs in error paths Fix several instances of error paths in which we call __nvmem_device_put() - which may end up freeing the underlying memory and other resources - and then keep on using the nvmem structure. Always put the reference to the nvmem device as the last step before returning the error code.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmem: core: fix use-after-free bugs in error paths Fix several instances of error paths in which we call __nvmem_device_put() - which may end up freeing the underlying memory and other resources - and then keep on using the nvmem structure. Always put the reference to the nvmem device as the last step before returning the error code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53156?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvmem: core: fix use-after-free bugs in error paths Fix several instances of error paths in which we call __nvmem_device_put() - which may end up freeing the underlying memory and other resources - and then keep on using the nvmem structure. Always put the reference to the nvmem device as the last step before returning the error code.
How severe is CVE-2026-53156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-53156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53156?
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Source: NVD / NIST