Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to. This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed. This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.17, < 6.18.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ff641011ab7fb63ea101251087745d9826e8ef5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b9f52f052f4953fecd2190ae2dde3aa76d10962Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23185?
CVE-2026-23185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywh...
How severe is CVE-2026-23185?
CVE-2026-23185 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.