Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: pcie: null RX pointers after free When iwl_pcie_tx_init() fails after RX init, nic init unwinds via iwl_pcie_rx_free(). The freed RX members stayed non-NULL on the live transport object, so later teardown or retry could touch stale RX state. Set rx_pool, global_table, rxq, and alloc_page to NULL after free to make repeated cleanup and retry paths safe.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c79d7a7b583050c9f58041465cb46fe3483ab5d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3456c5bcc987aeb182e50e30c9b02be8420e9953
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ec5bf430cf7466cb412e47f2761594092781fac
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93796?
CVE-2026-93796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: pcie: null RX pointers after free When iwl_pcie_tx_init() fails after RX init, nic init unwinds via iwl_pcie_rx_fre...
How severe is CVE-2026-93796?
CVE-2026-93796 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-93796?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.