Security Flaw in Linux Kernel Affecting Wifi Link Management

CVE-2026-98916

What is CVE-2026-98916?

A vulnerability has been identified within the Linux kernel's management of wifi connections, specifically related to the nl80211 subsystem. This flaw occurs when the system attempts a color change without first ensuring that the link is actively beaconing. By failing to validate this condition, the driver could be called with an invalid link, potentially leading to unexpected network behavior or degraded performance, underscoring the necessity for enhanced validation checks to maintain connection integrity.

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