CVE-2026-53178

kernel: staging: rtl8723bs: rtw_mlme: add bounds checks before ie_length subtraction

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · June 25, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, specifically within the rtl8723bs Wi-Fi driver's rtw_mlme component. This vulnerability is due to a missing bounds check before subtracting fixed offsets from the ie_length variable, which can lead to an unsigned integer underflow. This issue could potentially impact system stability or integrity.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-191 · Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)