Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection rtw_update_protection() is called with a pointer offset into the ies buffer but the full ie_length is passed, causing a potential buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.18.36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faeaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35ce55b12bb8fcd365daeb516e9782048119b36Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53179?
CVE-2026-53179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection rtw_update_protection() is called with a pointer offset into the...
How severe is CVE-2026-53179?
CVE-2026-53179 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.