SB20261007173 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ath wcn36xx driver
Published: October 7, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20261007173
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98192)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a use-after-free in kernel memory.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in the wcn36xx wireless driver's TX ack timer teardown when removing the device while a timer callback is still executing. A local user can trigger teardown concurrently with the callback to cause a use-after-free in kernel memory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.