CVE-2026-64155: Linux kernel · wifi: ath11k: fix error path leaks in some WMI WOW calls
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-186.196~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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 5.15.0-186.196~20.04.1, 5.15.0-184.194~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1064.66~20.04.1 +17
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jul 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 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-28.28?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke@7.0.0-1003.4?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading to Linux kernel version 5.15.0-186.196 or later, or the corresponding fixed versions listed in the advisory. Applying the official kernel updates from the vendor will remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the vendor-provided fixes.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ath11k WiFi driver was fixed to address error path leaks in some WMI Wake on Wireless (WOW) calls. The issue involved failure to free memory buffers (skb) on error paths due to unchecked return values from ath11k_wmi_cmd_send calls. This flaw could lead to resource leaks affecting system stability. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5 and is patched in Linux kernel versions 5.15.0-186.196 and later.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64155 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64155 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/55dda532bbc261aef495e403c8900c5e2ab5fa34 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8610-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8620-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8668-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)