CVE-2026-53178

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: rtw_mlme: add bounds checks before ie_length subtraction Add guards to ensure ie_length is large enough before subtracting fixed IE offsets to prevent unsigned integer underflow.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data exposure, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-25 09:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-30 13:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-06-25 09:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-30 13:19 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-191

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 7.0.13
• Linux Kernel 7.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High