Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: os_dep: avoid NULL pointer dereference in rtw_cbuf_alloc The return value of kzalloc_flex() is used without ensuring that the allocation succeeded, and the pointer is dereferenced unconditionally. Guard the access to the allocated structure to avoid a potential NULL pointer dereference if the allocation fails.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 7.0, < 7.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a5f411becfb7c57aa89827213d31ef23a03d75aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc851db06045a40c18233dd76ef0562d7f8bb6dbPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46305?
CVE-2026-46305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: os_dep: avoid NULL pointer dereference in rtw_cbuf_alloc The return value of kzalloc_flex() is used without en...
How severe is CVE-2026-46305?
CVE-2026-46305 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-2026-46305?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.