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CVE-2026-98916

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2026-98916 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: check link is beaconing for color change When trying to do a color change, validate that the link is beaconing first, to avoid calling the driver with an invalid link.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: check link is beaconing for color change When trying to do a color change, validate that the link is beaconing first, to avoid calling the driver with an invalid link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= b4b9f0a32d3106ba4d0bbd07312dc35d1f2152dc, < 51423d370739aa3f701fdfbfcc52ecf321dfd71a; >= b4b9f0a32d3106ba4d0bbd07312dc35d1f2152dc, < dc4713539da73d2d2c03d064b22b0e6ab38bd361; >= b4b9f0a32d3106ba4d0bbd07312dc35d1f2152dc, < e50965c702cfd41eb83464565f6272d4d4bfc00c; >= b4b9f0a32d3106ba4d0bbd07312dc35d1f2152dc, < 55308cee9c2196f39cd1ce8ee6c1fed9e12a00d4
LinuxLinux5.16

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-98916?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: nl80211: check link is beaconing for color change When trying to do a color change, validate that the link is beaconing first, to avoid calling the driver with an invalid link.
How severe is CVE-2026-98916?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-98916 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-98916?
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