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CVE-2026-53055

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: hisilicon/sec2 - prevent req used-after-free for sec During packet transmission, if the system is under heavy load, the hardware might complete processing the packet and free the request memory (req) before the transmission function finishes. If the software subsequently accesses this req, a use-after-free error will occur. The qp_ctx memory exists throughout the packet sending process, so replace the req with the qp_ctx.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.43%
35.3% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.25
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.43%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: hisilicon/sec2 - prevent req used-after-free for sec During packet transmission, if the system is under heavy load, the hardware might complete processing the packet and free the request memory (req) before the transmission function finishes. If the software subsequently accesses this req, a use-after-free error will occur. The qp_ctx memory exists throughout the packet sending process, so replace the req with the qp_ctx.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= f0ae287c50455f7be0d8dd45a803d403c7aa4d2e < b375c3c7209cc59e40e97998aa9bc768369cca0e, >= f0ae287c50455f7be0d8dd45a803d403c7aa4d2e < ad73563f3a1edbfddf2724136c6a15826b354e18, >= f0ae287c50455f7be0d8dd45a803d403c7aa4d2e < 67b53a660e6bf0da2fa8d8872e897a14d8059eaf, >= 6.17, >= 6.17 < 6.18.33, >= 6.19 < 7.0.10
Fixed versions
6.18.33, 7.0.10

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416