CVE-2026-53179: staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection
Published Jun 25, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtwupdateprotection
rtwupdateprotection() is called with a pointer offset into the ies buffer but the full ielength is passed, causing a potential buffer over-read.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (rtl8723bs staging driver)
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.18.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc7
Remediation
Event History
Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:38 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53179?
The severity of CVE-2026-53179 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.1.
2
What is CVE-2026-53179 about?
CVE-2026-53179 addresses a buffer over-read vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rtl8723bs staging driver.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-53179?
The fix for CVE-2026-53179 is to apply the available patch.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-53179?
CVE-2026-53179 affects the Linux kernel and specifically the rtl8723bs staging driver.
5
When was CVE-2026-53179 published?
CVE-2026-53179 was published on June 25, 2026.