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The broadcom brcmfmac tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Broadcom brcmfmac Wi-Fi driver, primarily in the context of Linux kernel vulnerabilities such as CVE-2026-46180. This use-after-free race condition affects the brcmfmac driver during watchdog task stopping. While the vulnerability is Linux-specific, it is relevant to WindowsForum readers because the driver operates in hardware-adjacent networking layers that impact endpoint reliability across mixed IT environments. Topics include kernel patching, security advisories, and driver stability. The tag is useful for IT administrators and security professionals managing systems with Broadcom wireless hardware.
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    CVE-2026-46180 brcmfmac Use-After-Free: Patch Linux Broadcom Wi-Fi Watchdog Race

    CVE-2026-46180 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability disclosed by kernel.org and listed by NVD on May 28, 2026, affecting the Broadcom brcmfmac Wi-Fi driver through a potential use-after-free race while stopping a watchdog kernel task. It is not a Windows vulnerability, but it matters...
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