# CVE-2026-53299: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  net: airoha: Move ndesc initialization at end of...

CVE-2026-53299 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-53299 (version 7.0.10-1), released June 27, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-53299
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0016
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  net: airoha: Move ndesc initialization at end of airoha_qdma_init_tx()  If queue entry list allocation fails in airoha_qdma_init_tx_queue routine, airoha_qdma_cleanup_tx_queue() will trigger a NULL pointer dereference accessing the queue entry array. The issue is due to the early ndesc initialization in airoha_qdma_init_tx_queue(). Fix the issue moving ndesc initialization at end of airoha_qdma_init_tx routine.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.0.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-53299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-53299.md) | Jun 27, 2026 |

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