Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12 riscv fs/binfmt_elf.c privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file fs/binfmt_elf.c of the component riscv. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-53351. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file fs/binfmt_elf.c of the component riscv. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI Fixes a warning while dumping core: [54983.546369][ C7] WARNING: [!note_name] fs/binfmt_elf.c:1771 at elf_core_dump+0x910/0xf68, CPU#7: abort01/31982

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-53351 since 06/09/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/01/2026).

Upgrading to version 7.0.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 08200bef0983ffed039ab399df0cba8d900ce5fc/e3573f739e3dadab57ec80488d07e05c8f6e82d3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-40985). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 7.0.13
Patch: 08200bef0983ffed039ab399df0cba8d900ce5fc/e3573f739e3dadab57ec80488d07e05c8f6e82d3

Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53351 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53351
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-375527
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2026 16:22
Updated: 07/01/2026 17:59
Changes: 07/01/2026 16:22 (58), 07/01/2026 17:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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