CVE-2026-53235: net: add pskb_may_pull() to skb_gro_receive_list()

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: add pskbmaypull() to skbgroreceivelist()

skbgroreceivelist() calls skbpull(skb, skbgrooffset(skb)) without first ensuring the data is in the linear area via pskbmaypull(). When the skb arrives via napigrofrags(), skbheadlen can be 0 (all data in page fragments) while skbgrooffset is non-zero (after IP+TCP header parsing). The skbpull() then decrements skb->len by skbgrooffset but skb->datalen stays unchanged, hitting BUGON(skb->len < skb->datalen) in skbpull().

The UDP fraglist GRO path already contains this guard at udpoffload.c:749. Adding it to skbgroreceivelist() itself provides centralized protection for all callers (TCP, UDP, and any future protocols), and ensures the precondition of skbpull() is satisfied before it is called.

On pskbmaypull() failure, set NAPIGROCB(skb)->flush = 1 so the skb is not held as a new GRO head and is instead delivered through the normal receive path, matching the UDP handling.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53235?

The severity of CVE-2026-53235 is rated as high with a score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-53235?

To fix CVE-2026-53235, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What type of systems are affected by CVE-2026-53235?

CVE-2026-53235 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2026-53235 have on systems?

CVE-2026-53235 can lead to a denial of service due to a flaw in processing certain network packets.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-53235?

Any organization or individual utilizing affected versions of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2026-53235.

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