CVE-2026-53274: net/smc: fix sleep-inside-lock in __smc_setsockopt() causing local DoS
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The net/smc subsystem has a sleep-inside-lock issue in the __smc_setsockopt function that can cause local DoS.
- Who is affected
- Users of the net/smc functionality are affected.
- Urgency
- Medium urgency as it could lead to local denial of service, but no active exploitation is reported.
- Action
- Monitor for updates and apply patches when available.
AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.
Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53274
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-2026-532740.17% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 7% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-53274 | 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 SUSE Linux kernel (July 31, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux kernel (July 24, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Debian LTS Linux kernel (July 10, 2026)cert-fr-avis
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Linux (June 29, 2026)cert-fr-avis
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