Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: airoha: Move ndesc initialization at end of airoha_qdma_init_tx() If queue entry list allocation fails in airoha_qdma_init_tx_queue routine, airoha_qdma_cleanup_tx_queue() will trigger a NULL pointer dereference accessing the queue entry array. The issue is due to the early ndesc initialization in airoha_qdma_init_tx_queue(). Fix the issue moving ndesc initialization at end of airoha_qdma_init_tx routine.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.19, < 7.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90619fdedfb9cc8a80f217d882ee7a84d3703e72Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ece31f9dae0c3cd3277e66667e7b8ab2577cf34aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f329924bb49458c65297f1361f545816a5b90998Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53299?
CVE-2026-53299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: airoha: Move ndesc initialization at end of airoha_qdma_init_tx() If queue entry list allocation fails in airoha_qdma_init_tx...
How severe is CVE-2026-53299?
CVE-2026-53299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.