CVE-2026-53288
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, affecting systems running on the arm64 architecture. This vulnerability occurs during the early kernel mapping process, where an insufficient number of pages are reserved for kernel segments. This can lead to an overflow of data into adjacent memory pages, potentially impacting system stability or causing unintended memory access within the kernel.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Read Memory; Modify Memory
If the incorrect calculation is used in the context of memory allocation, then the software may create a buffer that is smaller or larger than expected. If the allocated buffer is smaller than expected, this could lead to an out-of-bounds read or write (CWE-119), possibly causing a crash, allowing arbitrary code execution, or exposing sensitive data.
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