In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection… (CVE-2026-53179)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in the Linux kernel rtl8723bs staging driver involves the rtw_update_protection() function being called with a pointer offset into the ies buffer while passing the full ie_length. This mismatch can lead to a buffer over-read condition. The issue has been resolved in the Linux kernel.
Potential Impact
A buffer over-read may allow reading beyond the intended memory buffer, which can lead to information disclosure or system instability. No known exploits are reported in the wild for this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been applied in the Linux kernel to address this buffer over-read vulnerability. Users should update to the latest Linux kernel versions containing this fix. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the updated kernel. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; users should verify with the official Linux kernel advisories for the exact fixed versions.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection… (CVE-2026-53179)
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in the Linux kernel rtl8723bs staging driver involves the rtw_update_protection() function being called with a pointer offset into the ies buffer while passing the full ie_length. This mismatch can lead to a buffer over-read condition. The issue has been resolved in the Linux kernel.
Potential Impact
A buffer over-read may allow reading beyond the intended memory buffer, which can lead to information disclosure or system instability. No known exploits are reported in the wild for this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been applied in the Linux kernel to address this buffer over-read vulnerability. Users should update to the latest Linux kernel versions containing this fix. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the updated kernel. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; users should verify with the official Linux kernel advisories for the exact fixed versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jr2w-mc6v-cfpj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-53179"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a498a7727e9c7971936ee4d
Added to database: 07/04/2026, 22:34:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/04/2026, 22:37:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:47 UTC
Views: 10
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