CVE-2026-90381: Linux kernel · wifi: mt76: fix handling channel context with different bands in
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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.
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 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 is available for this vulnerability as it has been resolved in the affected Linux kernel versions. Users should update to the patched versions listed or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires applying the updated kernel versions.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mt76 WiFi driver was fixed to properly handle channel context switches involving different radio bands. The issue occurred when channel switches on different radios happened within a short timeframe, causing improper handling of channel contexts with different bands. This could lead to significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel and has a high CVSS score of 8.8.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90381 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/063169a2755abdcbe7698d98360336abb6bef414 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/70869cc429fffc77de51e7777c0ecb651e8fca07 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-90381 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-90381 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/70869cc429fffc77de51e7777c0ecb651e8fca07 (opens in a new tab)