What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23185?

CVE-2026-23185 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2026-23185?

CVE-2026-23185 presents notable security risk, a use-after-free vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-23185?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Linux CVE-2026-23185

HIGH

Use After Free (CWE-416)

2026-02-14 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Linux Use After Free Memory Corruption Information Disclosure

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

SUSE

HIGH

qualitative

Red Hat

6.7 HIGH

qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 09, 2026 - 20:30 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 14, 2026 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk

mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to.

This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed.

This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed.

AnalysisAI

The Linux kernel iwlwifi driver fails to properly cancel the mlo_scan_start_wk work queue item during disconnection, allowing it to execute after associated data structures are freed or modified. A local attacker with standard user privileges can trigger use-after-free or initialization-after-free memory corruption by manipulating interface state transitions, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation. No patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk

mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to.

This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed.

This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free

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CVE-2019-0708 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2015-5119 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2014-0322 HIGH POC

8.8

CVE-2012-4792 HIGH POC

8.8

CVE-2009-4324 HIGH POC

7.8

CVE-2015-0313 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2015-5122 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2013-2551 HIGH POC

8.8

Same technique Use After Free

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CVE-2015-5119 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2014-0322 HIGH POC

8.8

CVE-2012-4792 HIGH POC

8.8

CVE-2009-4324 HIGH POC

7.8

CVE-2015-0313 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2015-5122 CRITICAL POC

9.8

CVE-2013-2551 HIGH POC

8.8

CVE-2012-4969 HIGH POC

8.1

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High

Product	Status
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 15 SP7	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 15 SP7	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP7	Fixed

CVE-2026-23185 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVSS VectorNVD

Lifecycle Timeline

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free

Same technique Use After Free

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

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