CVE-2026-53336
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's nvmem driver. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service (DoS) by providing a specially crafted EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) entry with an unknown type. This can cause the driver to enter an endless loop, making the system unresponsive.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Amplification
An infinite loop will cause unexpected consumption of resources, such as CPU cycles or memory. The software's operation may slow down, or cause a long time to respond.
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