SB20260816518 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel ralink rt2x00 driver

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SB20260816518 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel ralink rt2x00 driver

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816518
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72005)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in rt2x00lib_probe_dev() and rt2x00lib_remove_dev() when handling probe failures before work items are initialized. A local user can trigger an early probe failure to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs when drv_data or workqueue allocation fails before intf_work, autowakeup_work, and sleep_work have been set up.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References