SB2026092572 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel iwlwifi mvm driver
Published: September 25, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026092572
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
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-2026-93797)
CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read memory out of bounds.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in the iwl_mvm_check_he_obss_narrow_bw_ru_iter function when processing an extended capability information element shorter than 11 bytes. A remote attacker can supply a malformed extended capability information element to read memory out of bounds.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.