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CVE-2026-46157

7.8 · HIGH
Published May 28, 2026 linux CWE-362 EPSS 0.10% (1th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2026-46157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ALSA: pcm: oss: Fix data race at accessing runtime.oss.trigger

Currently the runtime.oss.trigger field may be accessed concurrently

without protection, which may lead to the data race. And, in this

case, it may lead to more severe problem because it's a bit field; as

writing the data, it may overwrite other bit fields as well, which

confuses the operation completely, as spotted by fuzzing.

Fix it by covering runtime.oss.trigger bit fled also with the existing

params_lock mutex in both snd_pcm_oss_get_trigger() and

snd_pcm_oss_poll().

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 2.6.12.1, < 6.12.88 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46157?

CVE-2026-46157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-46157?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-46157?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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