CVE-2026-98348 Linux Kernel - Out of Bounds Read

Linux kernel contains a buffer overflow caused by improper length calculation in libipw_handle_assoc_resp() when processing too-short association responses, letting attackers cause out-of-bounds read, exploit requires crafted management frames.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.26% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out of Bounds Read
Impact
Information Disclosure, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Published
6 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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