SB2026092487 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel wireless
Published: September 24, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026092487
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-97517)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to trigger an out-of-bounds read.
The vulnerability exists due to improper length validation in nl80211 HE operation element handling when processing a malformed HE operation element in beacon data. A local user can supply a truncated HE operation element to trigger an out-of-bounds read.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.