CVE-2026-23363: Linux kernel · wifi: mt76: mt7925: Fix possible oob access in mt7925_mac_write_txwi_80211()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1 +30
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update their Linux kernel to versions 6.8.0-1064.72 or later (and corresponding patched versions) as provided by their Linux distribution vendor, such as Ubuntu. After applying the update, a system reboot is required to complete the remediation. Due to an ABI change in the kernel update, third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Follow vendor instructions carefully to ensure full remediation.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: Fix possible oob access in mt7925_mac_write_txwi_80211() Check frame length before accessing the mgmt fields in mt7925_mac_write_txwi_80211 in order to avoid a possible oob access.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23363 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23363 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/c41a9abd6ae31d130e8f332e7c8800c4c866234b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/22a6419a8b955df81082285543be3e61816c49b5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2831a8c574545101e6d0df50785fccb16474eb3c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3356464e50e1ee15ba3c324ef6cc5a475c2e96e4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c41a9abd6ae31d130e8f332e7c8800c4c866234b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8606-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8607-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8608-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8609-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8619-1 (opens in a new tab)