Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: check link is beaconing for color change When trying to do a color change, validate that the link is beaconing first, to avoid calling the driver with an invalid link.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/51423d370739aa3f701fdfbfcc52ecf321dfd71a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55308cee9c2196f39cd1ce8ee6c1fed9e12a00d4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc4713539da73d2d2c03d064b22b0e6ab38bd361
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e50965c702cfd41eb83464565f6272d4d4bfc00c
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-98916?
CVE-2026-98916 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: check link is beaconing for color change When trying to do a color change, validate that the link is beaconing firs...
How severe is CVE-2026-98916?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-98916. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-98916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.