PatchTheCVECVE-2026-64212: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: don't dereference a p
CVE-2026-64212 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: don't dereference a pointer before NULL checking it In iwl_mld_remove_link, the link->fw_id is saved at the beginning of the function so we have it after we freed the link. But the link pointer can be NULL, and is not checked when the fw_id is stored. Fix it by simply freeing the link at the end of the function. fFixes: 0e66a39f4f0e ("wifi: iwlwifi: fix p
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| Published | 2026-07-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-11 |
Last updated 2026-08-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-64212?
linux kernel: upgrade to 6.18.34, 7.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-64212 being exploited?
CVE-2026-64212 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-64212 affect?
CVE-2026-64212 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: don't dereference a pointer before NULL checking it In iwl_mld_remove_link, the link->fw_id is saved at the beginning of the function so we have it af
How urgent is CVE-2026-64212?
Priority 25/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Linux kernel vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
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