CVE-2026-31626

kernel: staging: rtl8723bs: initialize le_tmp64 in rtw_BIP_verify()

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Severity

Low

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CVSS

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Published · April 24, 2026

Updated · October 20, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's rtl8723bs Wi-Fi driver. This vulnerability occurs within the rtw_BIP_verify() function, where a variable is not fully initialized, leaving two bytes with unpredictable values. This uninitialized data can lead to unpredictable system behavior, potentially resulting in a denial of service (DoS) or information disclosure.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-908 · Use of Uninitialized Resource