CVE-2026-53161
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's fastrpc module. A race condition between closing a file descriptor and processing Digital Signal Processor (DSP) responses can lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. This allows a local attacker to potentially cause a system crash or, in some cases, execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Other
Technical Impact: Alter Execution Logic; Unexpected State
The main problem is that -- if a lock is overcome -- data could be altered in a bad state.
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