Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7921: validate CLC firmware records The CLC region is supplied by firmware, but the loader trusts the region count and each record length. A malformed image can make the region table pointer precede the firmware buffer, make the record loop fail to advance, or index phy->clc past its end. Validate the table and record bounds before dereferencing or copying.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.1, < 6.1.189 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3896be051e928c891922d91de94c99519d215dffPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c505e2af16a9320f4355218394a955fbbc65322Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46673662402884ca55a869e4ebe956e08e8b6b05Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/602a950134ee2940136f60797e4457c3983b06cePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/740272d46ffc8231709a5e774cf5e4a5785b8a02Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9417c5818a0146980c2608fda94c908e604eb033Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-98159?
CVE-2026-98159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7921: validate CLC firmware records The CLC region is supplied by firmware, but the loader trusts the region count a...
How severe is CVE-2026-98159?
CVE-2026-98159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-98159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.