CVE-2026-53156: nvmem: core: fix use-after-free bugs in error paths

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2026-53156

CSIRTS triage

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What: Use-after-free bugs in nvmem error paths.
Who is affected: Systems utilizing nvmem functionalities.
Urgency: Remediation is medium priority due to moderate severity.
Action: Update nvmem components to resolve use-after-free issues.

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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-2026-53156

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-2026-531560.17% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 6% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-53156	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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