CVE-2026-53216: net: mvpp2: limit XDP frame size to the RX buffer
Published Jun 25, 2026
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Affected Software
15 affected componentsFixes available
Linux mvpp2 (Linux kernel driver)
Linux Linux kernel>=5.9<5.15.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.176
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.94
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<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
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.107-17.1.13-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1
Event History
Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:41 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53216?
CVE-2026-53216 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-53216?
To fix CVE-2026-53216, apply the available patch from the Linux kernel repository.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53216?
CVE-2026-53216 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's networking component related to XDP frame size.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2026-53216?
CVE-2026-53216 affects systems running the Linux kernel and specifically the mvpp2 driver.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-53216?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-53216 could lead to buffer overflows, which may compromise system integrity and security.