CVE-2026-74323: Linux kernel · wifi: mt76: mt7996: Fix possible token leak in mt7996_tx_prepare_skb()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +11
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 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 |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update to the fixed linux-hwe-edge kernel versions listed by their vendor. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is resolved in updated kernel releases. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mt7996 WiFi driver (mt76) could cause a token leak when certain link lookups fail in the mt7996_tx_prepare_skb() function. This issue has been fixed by ensuring the allocated transmit token is properly released on error conditions. The vulnerability affects specific linux-hwe-edge kernel versions and has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a serious impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74323 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/06e65d6cf80490bc0457d339595d1ed5a89e8899 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/831074096d0450308357271fc0ffd3f600a2487e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa0e9aa92a7bc97fc42014c5efaaf1278fa92723 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74323 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74323 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/831074096d0450308357271fc0ffd3f600a2487e (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)