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Linux EUVDEUVD-2026-108681

| CVE-2026-98887
2026-10-23 Linux GHSA-vjmv-qr7m-gc5q
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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

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

wifi: mac80211_hwsim: reject undersized HWSIM_ATTR_TX_INFO

hwsim_tx_info_frame_received_nl() casts the HWSIM_ATTR_TX_INFO payload to a struct hwsim_tx_rate * and unconditionally reads IEEE80211_TX_MAX_RATES entries (8 bytes) from it. The policy only bounds the attribute from above (NLA_BINARY .len is a maximum) and the op sets GENL_DONT_VALIDATE_STRICT, so a short or zero-length attribute is accepted and the loop reads past the payload.

Require the exact length in the policy, so a malformed attribute is rejected before the handler runs.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <6f6368b20f8c9481fa7ba7b672dcb3c9f36b2695
Linux patch: 7.2
Linux 0 <5.15.222
Linux 0 <5.10.271
Linux patch: 6.1.189
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <13edd8ea7ff2ce6a964b290ef2034cd8cbed96c7
Linux patch: 5.15.222
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <3dc723ac78a6e4fa0fd49e27e487ed319da40a9f
Linux 0 <6.12.111
Linux patch: 5.10.271
Linux 0 <6.1.189
Linux 0 <6.6.158
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <3a96bb65b4b820d8b41fa155781ec1c29e3479d4
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <1ae85bb34fe3510659b86d6a5f8036dd498233f8
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <59e1f2a0242232b4a3af144ae317d3913fc09046
Linux 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2 <b5b1234bbfa25537fb9a5c0d62c328ed4547f721
Linux patch: 6.18.53
Linux 0 <6.18.53
Linux patch: 6.6.158
Linux patch: 6.12.111

Affected Packages

euvd linux fix: 5.10.271, 5.15.222, 6.1.189, 6.6.158, 6.12.111, 6.18.53

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 23, 2026 - 12:16 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 23, 2026 - 11:37 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 89% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity Not scored yet
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

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