Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: enforce HE/EHT cap/oper consistency Xiang Mei reports that mac80211 could crash if eht_cap is set but eht_oper isn't. Rather than fixing that for the individual user(s), enforce that both HE/EHT have consistent elements.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f5e9ddd7e8e7758771a63cdd498a2007dc8da7a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb9959ab5f99611d27a06586add84811fe8102dc
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-53257?
CVE-2026-53257 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: enforce HE/EHT cap/oper consistency Xiang Mei reports that mac80211 could crash if eht_cap is set but eht_oper isn...
How severe is CVE-2026-53257?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53257?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.