8.2highHigh

CVE-2026-53268

Linux Linux Kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: conntrack_irc: fix possible out-of-bounds read When parsing fails after we've matched the command string we should bail out instead of trying to match a different command. This helper should be deprecated, given prevalence of TLS I doubt it has any relevance in 2026.

Exploitation status

  • A vendor advisory or patch reference has been published.

What the metrics mean

  • It is reachable over a network, without needing local access.
  • For an attacker who can reach it, no special conditions are needed to exploit it.
  • To exploit it, no account is needed.
  • Beyond that, no action by a user is required.

Scoring

CVSS
8.2 (v3.1)
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-125
Assigned by
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Dates

Published
2026-06-25
Last modified
2026-09-08
Sources
NVD

Affected products

  • Linux Linux Kernel2.6.20 - 5.10.259, 5.11 - 5.15.210, 5.16 - 6.1.176, 6.2 - 6.6.143, 6.7 - 6.12.94, 6.13 - 6.18.36, 6.19 - 7.0.13, 7.1

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.

References