Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdev: fix double-free in netdev_nl_bind_rx_doit() Sashiko flags that genlmsg_reply() always consumes the skb. The error path calls nlmsg_free(rsp) so we can't jump directly to it. Let's not unbind, just propagate the error to the user. This is the typical way of handling genlmsg_reply() failures. They shouldn't happen unless user does something silly like calling the kernel with an already-full rcvbuf.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.94 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b019376cbee10c4f9184d1745fa37d156e36f30Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c299321bc6232770ce378d6fa6bc46004d2d7fdbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c849de7d8757a7af801fc4a4058f71d481d367f2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e055ca9205d3eb6aec3e5fe4ecc18abbbf18c599Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53233?
CVE-2026-53233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdev: fix double-free in netdev_nl_bind_rx_doit() Sashiko flags that genlmsg_reply() always consumes the skb. The error path cal...
How severe is CVE-2026-53233?
CVE-2026-53233 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53233?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.