CVE-2026-53179 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.35/7.0.12 staging rtw_update_protection buffer overflow (WID-SEC-2026-2077)

A vulnerability has been found in . Affected by this vulnerability is the function rtw_update_protection of the component staging. This manipulation causes buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-53179. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

The affected component should be upgraded.