CVE-2024-26666

Name: CVE-2024-26666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-02T07:15:43.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-26666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix RCU use in TDLS fast-xmit This looks up the link under RCU protection, but isn't guaranteed to actually have protection. Fix that.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix RCU use in TDLS fast-xmit This looks up the link under RCU protection, but isn't guaranteed to actually have protection. Fix that.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.5, < 6.6.17	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.7, < 6.7.5	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	6.8	Rc1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26666?

How severe is CVE-2024-26666?

CVE-2024-26666 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26666?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST