Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: Fix an error handling path in cfg80211_wext_siwscan() If the test against IEEE80211_MAX_SSID_LEN fails, then 'creq' leaks. Use the existing error handling path to fix it.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99d2e850c643e2c70fa165b722a1ad28347a8b3a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6659f66d4ee4841aafae5659d2ef5e4c5c63cb6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e67dc2b8d5ac4bb804000b6732768a9ae678912f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-68412?
CVE-2026-68412 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: Fix an error handling path in cfg80211_wext_siwscan() If the test against IEEE80211_MAX_SSID_LEN fails, then 'creq...
How severe is CVE-2026-68412?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-68412. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-68412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.