CVE-2026-68199
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Out-of-Bounds Access in Linux Kernel WiFi Driver

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-68199, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath6kl: fix OOB access from firmware ADDBA window size aggr_recv_addba_req_evt() logs a debug message when the firmware-supplied win_sz is outside [AGGR_WIN_SZ_MIN, AGGR_WIN_SZ_MAX] but does not return. The out-of-range win_sz is then used in TID_WINDOW_SZ() to compute a kzalloc size and stored in rxtid->hold_q_sz, leading to zero-size or overflowed allocations and subsequent out-of-bounds access. Clean up any previously active aggregation session for the TID first, then return early when win_sz is out of the valid range, instead of proceeding with a broken allocation size.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-10
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2026-08-10
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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ath6kl Wi-Fi driver. It involves an out-of-bounds (OOB) access caused by the firmware supplying an invalid window size for aggregation sessions. The driver fails to validate the window size properly, leading to incorrect memory allocations and subsequent memory corruption.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel's ath6kl WiFi driver due to incorrect firmware-supplied window size handling. Detection requires checking for kernel logs indicating out-of-range ADDBA window sizes or failed allocations in the ath6kl driver. Monitor kernel logs for messages like 'win_sz out of range' or allocation failures in the WiFi subsystem.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker within Wi-Fi range to cause a denial-of-service (system crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code on affected systems. It may also lead to data corruption or unauthorized access depending on the system's configuration.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. If immediate patching is not possible, disable WiFi aggregation features or restrict network access to untrusted devices until the kernel is updated. Monitor kernel logs for signs of exploitation attempts targeting this flaw.

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