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CVE-2026-53179

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CVE-2026-53179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-53179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-53179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53179?
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Source: NVD / NIST