CVE-2026-53020
Published: June 24, 2026· Updated: Jun 28, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
um: Fix potential race condition in TLB sync
During the TLB sync, we need to traverse and modify the page table,
so we should hold the page table lock. Since full SMP support for
threads within the same process is still missing, let's disable the
split page table lock for simplicity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-53020 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-53020 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts