wifi: mwifiex: fix use-after-free in mwifiex_adapter_cleanup()
CVE-2026-46069 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the mwifiex_adapter_cleanup() function related to WiFi functionality. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there is no indication of known exploits in the wild. Patch availability or remediation status is not confirmed from the provided data. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption issues if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the mwifiex_adapter_cleanup() function within Microsoft products, including Azure Linux 3.0. Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to undefined behavior or security issues. The provided data does not include a CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information. No patch or official remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability could include memory corruption, which may lead to application crashes or potentially arbitrary code execution depending on the context of exploitation. However, no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported, and the exact impact is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official patches or mitigations are released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the current data.
wifi: mwifiex: fix use-after-free in mwifiex_adapter_cleanup()
Description
CVE-2026-46069 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the mwifiex_adapter_cleanup() function related to WiFi functionality. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there is no indication of known exploits in the wild. Patch availability or remediation status is not confirmed from the provided data. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption issues if exploited.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the mwifiex_adapter_cleanup() function within Microsoft products, including Azure Linux 3.0. Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to undefined behavior or security issues. The provided data does not include a CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information. No patch or official remediation guidance is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability could include memory corruption, which may lead to application crashes or potentially arbitrary code execution depending on the context of exploitation. However, no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported, and the exact impact is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official patches or mitigations are released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the current data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46069
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab84e29bf47b50288f21
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:28 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:07:33 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 5:56:48 AM
Views: 4
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