Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: reject beacons with bad HE operation The HE operation element not only needs to be longer than the fixed part, but also have an appropriate size for the variable part inside of it. Check this.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d635f0b4a634eb599ed13a87ece0b5f129f9900
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c4bb5450b9d9111faaaba581ea45a3a79844e50
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e24f72985782013bf2feb0f0712b2ac9390e909
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b9a100e1a76c52988b31099b349fd95a58c8768
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8fe5eb7b68d76b3801409ada7365c67696e7af84
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-97517?
CVE-2026-97517 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: reject beacons with bad HE operation The HE operation element not only needs to be longer than the fixed part, but ...
How severe is CVE-2026-97517?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-97517. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.