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CVE-2026-31661 is a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting the brcmsmac Broadcom Wi-Fi driver, caused by a coherent DMA size mismatch between allocation and cleanup. With a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.5 Medium, it poses an availability risk for systems using the affected driver. This is primarily a Linux patching issue, not a Windows vulnerability. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, impact, and mitigation steps for Linux users, emphasizing that Windows systems are not directly affected. The tag provides guidance for IT professionals managing mixed environments who need to understand and address this kernel flaw.
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    CVE-2026-31661: brcmsmac Coherent DMA Size Mismatch in Linux Kernel (Patch Guide)

    CVE-2026-31661 is a reminder that kernel security is often decided by small accounting details, not cinematic remote exploits. The newly cataloged Linux kernel flaw affects the brcmsmac Broadcom Wi-Fi driver and centers on a mismatch between the size used for coherent DMA allocation and the size...
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