Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: fix sched scan IE sizing Scheduled scan built the probe request before iwl_mvm_scan_fits(), so oversized IEs could be copied into the fixed preq buffer before length validation. Move iwl_mvm_build_scan_probe() after the fits check. Also advertise max_sched_scan_ie_len using iwl_mvm_max_scan_ie_len() so userspace limits account for driver-inserted DS/TPC bytes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05f79cea3b15cfe600b205ddcfd51ebee15d908a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a63f98e5163a2ec2822dfb691ee5a6094de08ec
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/358eca9a898ad4cce7453e9dcfd005d019a2b01f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f155d262b31b9b17e0f9856bdabe0968eb4930f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a24417478f90e9f1a4ea24cd4b784afccb56fbae
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2268060e99f94314b9988dfa17393c2694fa9b2
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-98889?
CVE-2026-98889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: fix sched scan IE sizing Scheduled scan built the probe request before iwl_mvm_scan_fits(), so oversized IEs c...
How severe is CVE-2026-98889?
CVE-2026-98889 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-98889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.