Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wlcore: Fix a locking bug Make sure that wl->mutex is locked before it is unlocked. This has been detected by the Clang thread-safety analyzer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.19.1, < 5.10.253 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a1c28a08d74716f3f8e3a21c86b30d0ff13521aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ae8faf31b24c78653f4433298ee52813a56967aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5feeea59ed142e15c3284d0b1a364c6786bf3487Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72c6df8f284b3a49812ce2ac136727ace70acc7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ab511003c5ae3bf5364d7699a2e3ab1db513680Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aca4c9e4901b01b8b985993dc7df80bd1d1338bdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc404390a386404cf9822d4091ccae1f61efcbcdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fcef983ad88832f3aa83491a174c345de57afbbdPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23420?
CVE-2026-23420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wlcore: Fix a locking bug Make sure that wl->mutex is locked before it is unlocked. This has been detected by the Clang thre...
How severe is CVE-2026-23420?
CVE-2026-23420 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.