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CVE-2026-63953

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/migrate_device: fix pgtable leak in migrate_vma_insert_huge_pmd_page When migrate_vma_insert_huge_pmd_page() jumps to unlock…

Published Jul 19, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-63953 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

Technical description

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

mm/migrate_device: fix pgtable leak in migrate_vma_insert_huge_pmd_page

When migrate_vma_insert_huge_pmd_page() jumps to unlock_abort due

to a PMD check failure, the pgtable allocated earlier via

pte_alloc_one() is never freed, causing a memory leak.

Added free_abort label to release the pgtable in error path.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63953?

CVE-2026-63953 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-63953?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-63953?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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