CVE-2026-53179
staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read in rtw_update_protection
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 6, 2026, 6:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch for staging: rtl8723bs: fix buffer over-read.
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable release.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.13 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.15 up to (excluding) 6.18.36 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35ce55b12bb8fcd365daeb516e9782048119b36 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c35ce55b12bb8fcd365daeb516e9782048119b36 Changed Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.15'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.15', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.36', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': 'c35ce55b12bb8fcd365daeb516e9782048119b36', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.15'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.15', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.12.95', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.12.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.36', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd3fcee1b78a533c256077f1300dd236801397cf7', 'lessThan': '514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.15'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.15', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.18.36', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.18.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.13', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added 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. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f65af819f6d5aa302e82bce72b57a8575faea Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/514ab98364595007d4557ecc85d7e5f012c504d3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/735dabdf21561a24d8bcae456c9c32f7f961a029