CVE-2026-90343: Linux kernel · wifi: cfg80211: stop PMSR before P2P and NAN teardown
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel. Users should update to a patched version of the linux-hwe-edge kernel that includes this fix. Since this is a kernel-level issue, applying the official kernel updates from the vendor or distribution is the recommended remediation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's wifi cfg80211 subsystem related to improper teardown of PMSR requests before P2P and NAN interface shutdown has been resolved. The flaw could cause driver state to retain stale requests, potentially leading to incorrect handling of wireless measurements. The issue affects specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel and has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a medium severity level.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90343 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c5fc504d0d6934132637aa3db4b9b58148eaa78 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a22cbc6c6bdd3c3811b4ce13875685c520f94de (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/db3439ad11ac5e52decdefe784c98b21c3757848 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-90343 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-90343 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/6c5fc504d0d6934132637aa3db4b9b58148eaa78 (opens in a new tab)