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CVE-2026-46305

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CVE-2026-46305 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: os_dep: avoid NULL pointer dereference in rtw_cbuf_alloc The return value of kzalloc_flex() is used without ensuring that the allocation succeeded, and the pointer is dereferenced unconditionally. Guard the access to the allocated structure to avoid a potential NULL pointer dereference if the allocation fails.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: os_dep: avoid NULL pointer dereference in rtw_cbuf_alloc The return value of kzalloc_flex() is used without ensuring that the allocation succeeded, and the pointer is dereferenced unconditionally. Guard the access to the allocated structure to avoid a potential NULL pointer dereference if the allocation fails.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.14%

4.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46305?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: os_dep: avoid NULL pointer dereference in rtw_cbuf_alloc The return value of kzalloc_flex() is used without ensuring that the allocation succeeded, and the pointer is dereferenced unconditionally. Guard the access to the allocated structure to avoid a potential NULL pointer dereference if the allocation fails.
How severe is CVE-2026-46305?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-46305 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46305?
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Source: NVD / NIST