CVE-2026-53268

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.

  • Published Jun 25, 2026
  • CVSS 8.2 high
  • 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-53268 at the National Vulnerability Database