Linux Kernel Security Update Advisory
Overview
A security update has been released to address a vulnerability in the Linux kernel. Users of affected products should update to the latest version as instructed.
Resolved Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-43074. A
Use-After-Freevulnerability in theeventpollcomponent of the Linux kernel. - CVE-2026-46242. A
Use-After-Freevulnerability in theeventpollcomponent of the Linux kernel. - CVE-2026-53359. A
Use-After-Freevulnerability in theKVM x86 Shadow Pagingcomponent of the Linux kernel.
Affected Versions
- CVE-2026-43074. Affects Linux Kernel versions prior to 6.6.136, 6.12.83, 6.18.24, And 6.19.14.
- CVE-2026-46242. Affects Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.16, 6.2, 6.6.144, 6.12.95, 6.18.33, And 7.0.10.
- CVE-2026-53359. Affects Linux Kernel versions 2.6.36 Or higher but lower than 6.1.177, 2.6.36 Or higher but lower than 6.6.144, 2.6.36 Or higher but lower than 6.12.95, Versions 2.6.36 Or higher but lower than 6.18.38, And versions 2.6.36 Or higher but lower than 7.1.3 Are affected.
Action
You must update to the latest version that applies the Vulnerability Patch. The reference site provides information on the patches and applicable versions for each CVE.
