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CISA KEV: Linux Kernel — Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

·Source: CISA KEV

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Executive Summary

Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ebtables SNAT target which allows an ARP sender hardware address rewrite to write directly into a nonlinear socket-buffer fragment backed by a splice-imported file page. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version.

Analysis

Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ebtables SNAT target which allows an ARP sender hardware address rewrite to write directly into a nonlinear socket-buffer fragment backed by a splice-imported file page. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version. Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-18. Remediation due: 2026-09-21.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-53266
Source Attribution

Originally published by CISA KEV on Sep 18, 2026. Verified by: CISA.

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