Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmgenet: fix off-by-one in bcmgenet_put_txcb The write_ptr points to the next open tx_cb. We want to return the tx_cb that gets rewinded, so we must rewind the pointer first then return the tx_cb that it points to. That way the txcb can be correctly cleaned up.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.16.50, < 3.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14e9f86564fff7bcf7f45c1b69080e837b31d185Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29394f722f620281f2ee9a47f947734e53d72c90Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a74590170427a3ca7cc4bb8690cdd559129c29cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cab761fc51c65aef741fcece4a18f3554edbc09Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57f3f53d2c9c5a9e133596e2f7bc1c50688a6d38Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72df896e31ddd06fcc5a789f025ad7a62a18bc9bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85f34ec320d3881badfd4edc5fee5cd5012bb54dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb9a3c1f547d0ff024dbfe7b6f327626ddf0a3dePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53088?
CVE-2026-53088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmgenet: fix off-by-one in bcmgenet_put_txcb The write_ptr points to the next open tx_cb. We want to return the tx_cb that g...
How severe is CVE-2026-53088?
CVE-2026-53088 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.