CVE-2026-53096: bpf: Use RCU-safe iteration in dev_map_redirect_multi() SKB path

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2026-53096

CSIRTS triage

Other

What: The bpf subsystem has a potential issue with RCU-safe iteration in the dev_map_redirect_multi function.
Who is affected: Users of the affected bpf functionality are at risk.
Urgency: Medium urgency due to the potential for exploitation, though it is not currently exploited.
Action: Apply patches as they become available.

AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.

Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: medium — CVSS 5.5
Published: 2026-06-09
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53096

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-530960.13% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 3% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-53096	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

Same CVEs, other sources

How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.

unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Linux (July 10, 2026)cert-fr-avis

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A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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