CVE-2026-53188
RDMA/core: Validate the passed in fops for ib_get_ucaps()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/core: Validate the passed in fops for ib_get_ucaps() Sashiko pointed out it is not safe to rely only on the devt because char/block alias so if the user finds a block device with the same dev_t it can masquerade as a ucap cdev fd. Test the f_ops to only accept authentic cdevs.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 8:39 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2026, 8:39 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
Linux
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-53188
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to resolve the RDMA/core vulnerability.
- Ensure fops are validated for ib_get_ucaps().
- Accept only authentic character devices.
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