Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential use-after-free issue when stopping watchdog task Watchdog task might end between send_sig() and kthread_stop() calls, what results in the use-after-free issue. Fix this by increasing watchdog task reference count before calling send_sig() and dropping it by switching to kthread_stop_put().
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 6.6.140 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/658d2e46c2e9a8eb9b80c5e803ce3c89885b3366Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/908b92231e1ded53e43fcfad5e0704d83e1b803cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a21f735fb1017ef89c6f9dbf4d799513b4e7bd5a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c623b63580880cc742255eaed3d79804c1b91143Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d16827cb1d3936f7627d0da6044483f743ebde03Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d616bb10de79e5c2bd8a24230a1128aeaf715615
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df2e90d6a9955510f24f1dada78cfc439fd9fa88
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed4168d1a50fef5be8eca947fbbf05a28507d265Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46180?
CVE-2026-46180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential use-after-free issue when stopping watchdog task Watchdog task might end between send_sig() and kthr...
How severe is CVE-2026-46180?
CVE-2026-46180 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-2026-46180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.