Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix stainfo check in rtw_aes_decrypt The null-pointer-guard was incorrect, returning _FAIL on valid pointer. Invert the guard, so it returns _FAIL on invalid pointer.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a3f9b3c47d8f071b0eb9e63906ac0448058278d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fde2296f87b72ccd72460ce13ad56e8652b321d4
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72490?
CVE-2026-72490 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix stainfo check in rtw_aes_decrypt The null-pointer-guard was incorrect, returning _FAIL on valid pointer. I...
How severe is CVE-2026-72490?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.