CVE-2026-53179 Details
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.
A buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's staging driver for the RTL8723BS wireless chipset. This issue arises because the function 'rtw_update_protection' is called with a pointer offset into the information elements (IEs) buffer, while the full length of the IEs is passed. This mismatch creates a potential for buffer over-read.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. The patch is available in the Linux kernel stable tree.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35ce55b12bb8fcd365daeb516e9782048119b36 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.15, < 6.18.36 >= 6.19, < 7.0.13 7.1 rc1 7.1 rc2 7.1 rc3 7.1 rc4 7.1 rc5 7.1 rc6 7.1 rc7 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |