CVE-2026-53176: IB/isert: Reject login PDUs shorter than ISER_HEADERS_LEN
IB/isert: Reject login PDUs shorter than ISERHEADERSLEN
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.143.1-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.12-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1 - Configuration
In isert_login_recv_done(), add an early rejection/return that checks the received login PDU length and rejects any login PDU shorter than ISER_HEADERS_LEN (76) bytes before performing wc->byte_len minus ISER_HEADERS_LEN. This prevents login_req_len (a signed int) from underflowing to a negative value and avoids an out-of-bounds copy into the 8192-byte login->req_buf.
Linux kernel IB/isert (drivers/infiniband/ulp/isert/ib_isert.c: isert_login_recv_done) login PDU length validation = Reject any login PDU shorter than ISER_HEADERS_LEN (76) bytes before computing login_req_len
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53176?
CVE-2026-53176 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53176?
To fix CVE-2026-53176, upgrade to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-53176?
CVE-2026-53176 affects the Linux kernel and specifically the Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.141.1-1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53176?
CVE-2026-53176 is a vulnerability in the IB/isert component of the Linux kernel, related to improper handling of login PDUs.
Can CVE-2026-53176 lead to data compromise?
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by its impact on those attributes.