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CVE-2026-98351

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CVE-2026-98351 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: virt_wifi: free skb when disconnected When the simulated link is disconnected, virt_wifi_start_xmit() returns NET_XMIT_DROP without freeing the skb. dev_hard_start_xmit() treats this return value as consumed, so every packet sent while disconnected leaks its skb. Free the skb before returning the drop status..

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: virt_wifi: free skb when disconnected When the simulated link is disconnected, virt_wifi_start_xmit() returns NET_XMIT_DROP without freeing the skb. dev_hard_start_xmit() treats this return value as consumed, so every packet sent while disconnected leaks its skb. Free the skb before returning the drop status.

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < 38d3a5df85345f158f78b478b265ca906224454e; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < ee053ea35c759135460f03d1c574f4ed08de844a; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < d177eca79e1106834bc423d3969a4a2e3987996a; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < 36727a702cf8e3399e3da60d0856378f6afcfb34; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < 56469996c10a0240653fc00576b4d33bdfb4cc51; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < 4f266738af45675faa0e8afee08c6e780afa8b06; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < 46371442847a725cc0df3697fea2eba1dd54b82b; >= c7cdba31ed8b87526db978976392802d3f93110c, < f9edf7cf63b96d2b776fca8d258d3c5256e40c8e
LinuxLinux5.0

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-98351?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: virt_wifi: free skb when disconnected When the simulated link is disconnected, virt_wifi_start_xmit() returns NET_XMIT_DROP without freeing the skb. dev_hard_start_xmit() treats this return value as consumed, so every packet sent while disconnected leaks its skb. Free the skb before returning the drop status.
How severe is CVE-2026-98351?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-98351 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-98351?
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