Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: rtw_mlme: add bounds checks before ie_length subtraction Add guards to ensure ie_length is large enough before subtracting fixed IE offsets to prevent unsigned integer underflow.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/542d65a6dbd9733baab96313c9fe76a76e93f484
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88e994c57a79f62d5338231d8d37ee8dd98baffe
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53178?
CVE-2026-53178 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: rtw_mlme: add bounds checks before ie_length subtraction Add guards to ensure ie_length is large enough before...
How severe is CVE-2026-53178?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-53178. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.