CVE-2026-53217
CVE-2026-53217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39308
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mvpp2: sync RX data at the hardware packet offset mvpp2 programs the RX queue packet offset, so hardware writes received data at dma_addr + MVPP2_SKB_HEADROOM. The current CPU sync starts at dma_addr and only covers rx_bytes + MVPP2_MH_SIZE bytes, which syncs the unused headroom and misses the same number of bytes at the packet tail. On non-coherent DMA systems this can leave the CPU reading stale cache contents for the end of the received frame. Use dma_sync_single_range_for_cpu() with MVPP2_SKB_HEADROOM as the range offset so the sync covers the Marvell header and packet data actually written by hardware.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53217?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mvpp2: sync RX data at the hardware packet offset mvpp2 programs the RX queue packet offset, so hardware writes received data at dma_addr + MVPP2_SKB_HEADROOM. The current CPU sync starts at dma_addr and only covers rx_bytes + MVPP2_MH_SIZE bytes, which syncs the unused headroom and misses the same number of bytes at the packet tail. On non-coherent DMA systems this can leave the CPU reading stale cache contents for the end of the received frame. Use dma_sync_single_range_for_cpu() with MVPP2_SKB_HEADROOM as the range offset so the sync covers the Marvell header and packet data actually written by hardware.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53217?
- CVE-2026-53217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-53217 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-53217?
- CVE-2026-53217 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53217?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-53217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39308.
- When was CVE-2026-53217 published?
- CVE-2026-53217 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-07-02.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/180235600934bef6add3be637c296d6cf3272e67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19f8bc139e9b149d1e5bf75ae761d1bb8dd3e7d8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23548007b3c66d628fc7d6b80d1e23be04ea10d9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60412bdd1b2576659eac23a23d2d9ff96228a643
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a13199fa224e9f776f4005d5037df03aa9ea8f37
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3ad9b5767c89531fc7dae951b51b0933dcf7051
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bede0f481b9137d73d1cf64309cbe4b94818a5d6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e302206ad84a407a7e5f3f6fe767ff5efaace689
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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