CVE-2026-53167 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fuse: limit FUSE_NOTIFY_RETRIEVE to uptodate folios FUSE_NOTIFY_RETRIEVE must be limited to uptodate folios; !uptodate folios can contain uninitialized data. Since FUSE_NOTIFY_RETRIEVE is intended to only return data that is already in the page cache and not wait for data from the FUSE daemon, treat !uptodate folios as if they weren't present. This only has security impact on systems that don't enable automatic zero-initialization of all page allocations via CONFIG_INIT_ON_ALLOC_DEFAULT_ON or init_on_alloc=1.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) module can lead to the exposure of uninitialized data. This issue arises because FUSE_NOTIFY_RETRIEVE was not properly restricted to only 'uptodate' folios, which can contain uninitialized data. The vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions prior to the patch and is particularly relevant for systems that do not have automatic zero-initialization of page allocations enabled.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for downloading the patched version can be found in the Linux kernel documentation.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-908 | Use of Uninitialized Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 2.6.36, < 6.18.36 >= 6.19, < 7.0.13 7.1 rc1 7.1 rc2 7.1 rc3 7.1 rc4 7.1 rc5 7.1 rc6 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |