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CVE-2026-68412

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A EPSS 0.20%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-22

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's cfg80211 subsystem, specifically in the handling of Wi-Fi scan requests. If the system encounters an error when validating the SSID length, it may inadvertently leak sensitive information through the 'creq' structure. Organizations using Linux-based systems, particularly those relying on wireless networking features, should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate potential information disclosure risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-68412
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
0.20%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: Fix an error handling path in cfg80211_wext_siwscan() If the test against IEEE80211_MAX_SSID_LEN fails, then 'creq' leaks. Use the existing error handling path to fix it.