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.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53179?
CVE-2026-53179 is a documented vulnerability. 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?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-53179. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.