CVE-2026-53188 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.35/7.0.12 RDMA ib_get_ucaps privilege escalation (WID-SEC-2026-2077)

A vulnerability was found in . This issue affects the function ib_get_ucaps of the component RDMA. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-53188. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.