Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath9k_htc: don't store usb_device_id usb_device_id is not guaranteed to live longer than probe due to presence of dynamic ID. All information apart from driver_data can be easily retrieved from usb_device, so just store driver_data.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14d2ac442d660e112efc0ce87ad10085013ed2b1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/664ef8ce390fa6575c3a3dc003f9ccdd7cca9932
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cb99d4a715939b9fcea3341b08eaf4b9e0cc44b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e70a6785bd02cf9ef7fd21ebccf46a8ba23014e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d5e396578097d02e859798207db41ed4b831f50
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c34aa59950597e3360e9cef9d08cdf4edb30ad4d
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-97541?
CVE-2026-97541 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath9k_htc: don't store usb_device_id usb_device_id is not guaranteed to live longer than probe due to presence of dynamic ID...
How severe is CVE-2026-97541?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-97541. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97541?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.