CVE-2026-53207 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12 mm hugetlb.c hugetlb_update_hwpoison deadlock

June 25, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.175/6.6.142/6.12.93/6.18.35/7.0.12. Impacted is the function hugetlb_update_hwpoison of the file hugetlb.c of the component mm. Performing a manipulation results in deadlock.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-53207. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.

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