CVE-2026-53216
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published25 Jun 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mvpp2: limit XDP frame size to the RX buffer mvpp2 has short and long BM pools, and short pool buffers can be smaller than PAGE_SIZE. The XDP path nevertheless initializes every xdp_buff with PAGE_SIZE as frame size. XDP helpers use frame_sz to validate tail growth and to derive the hard end of the data area. Advertising PAGE_SIZE for short buffers can let bpf_xdp_adjust_tail() grow a packet past the real allocation, corrupting memory or later tripping skb tailroom checks. Initialize the XDP buffer with bm_pool->frag_size so XDP tailroom matches the actual buffer backing the packet.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b8b0c3631b19faee53f0d15a49924129b063eec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/910617a4e67dbdd5fdb39d9dc6a51e491e1b2c3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9545cc5ef18ca22d031f2f47c157192460652359
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bd2b58d2bd08aa97ec0836cc813cfcb00d749
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3ee9231ccec6ec3be2de89c56f897055fd9eab1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec8e1e5842bc0dbd4c272761f4db3651eecd0339
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b8b0c3631b19faee53f0d15a49924129b063eec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/910617a4e67dbdd5fdb39d9dc6a51e491e1b2c3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9545cc5ef18ca22d031f2f47c157192460652359
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bd2b58d2bd08aa97ec0836cc813cfcb00d749
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3ee9231ccec6ec3be2de89c56f897055fd9eab1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec8e1e5842bc0dbd4c272761f4db3651eecd0339
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3c6aa078927e6fe8121c9c591ddee8716c5305a
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-53216 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-53216 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.50%.
How severe is CVE-2026-53216?
CVE-2026-53216 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-53216?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53216?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 6.1.176 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.