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CVE-2026-53178

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CVE-2026-53178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53178?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-53178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-53178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53178?
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Source: NVD / NIST