CVE-2026-53331
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's slimbus subsystem, specifically within the qcom-ngd-ctrl driver. This vulnerability arises from an incorrect ordering of lock acquisitions, known as an ABBA deadlock, when handling System State Reset (SSR) or Power Down Reset (PDR) notifications. A local attacker could potentially trigger this condition, leading to a system deadlock and a denial of service.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other); DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Each thread of execution will "hang" and prevent tasks from completing. In some cases, CPU consumption may occur if a lock check occurs in a tight loop.
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