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CVE-2026-23315 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the mt76 Wi-Fi driver, specifically a bounds-check failure in the mt76_connac2_mac_write_txwi_80211() function that can lead to out-of-bounds access. The issue was disclosed through the kernel.org security pipeline and is also listed in Microsoft's vulnerability guide, though NVD enrichment is pending. This memory-safety risk affects a widely used wireless driver and highlights the importance of validation in packet-handling code. WindowsForum.com discussions focus on the technical details of the fix and its implications for Linux-based systems, including those running on Windows via WSL or virtualization.
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    CVE-2026-23315 mt76 Wi‑Fi Driver Fix: Bounds Check Prevents OOB Access

    A newly assigned Linux kernel CVE, CVE-2026-23315, highlights a familiar but still important class of Wi-Fi driver bugs: a bounds-check failure in the mt76 subsystem that could lead to out-of-bounds access in mt76_connac2_mac_write_txwi_80211(). The issue was disclosed through the kernel.org...
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