Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmgenet: fix leaking free_bds While reclaiming the tx queue we fast forward the write pointer to drop any data in flight. These dropped frames are not added back to the pool of free bds. We also need to tell the netdev that we are dropping said data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.15, < 6.18.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/150d06aae1839a6564ab200ef0e7291c3528bbb0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25ff3a3e47ea635ec08dc93e84dd2bfe15abfebbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c3abbcfa05bad17965498ff7cc94c2418fa94b3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f3168300efb839028328d720ab3962f91d6a0d0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52b9f80993698138b90e5ca3a72550a2501f2a96Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac4a29c331ecb5b10240c44247a8e010c95bc15bPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53087?
CVE-2026-53087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmgenet: fix leaking free_bds While reclaiming the tx queue we fast forward the write pointer to drop any data in flight. Th...
How severe is CVE-2026-53087?
CVE-2026-53087 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.