CVE-2026-68350
kernel: Linux kernel carl9170 Wi-Fi driver: Out-of-bounds read vulnerability
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 10, 2026
Updated · October 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's carl9170 Wi-Fi driver. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists within the carl9170_tx_process_status() function. This issue is caused by an off-by-two error in a bounds check, allowing the system to read beyond the intended memory buffer when processing firmware-controlled data. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or system instability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read