CVE-2026-53179
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 25, 2026
First seenJun 25, 2026
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.18.36, 7.0.13 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.15 ≤ v < 6.18.36, 6.19 ≤ v < 7.0.13, 7.1 | 6.18.36, 7.0.13 |
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