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CVE-2026-68355 is a Linux kernel vulnerability involving an out-of-bounds read in the ath11k Wi-Fi driver, affecting Qualcomm 802.11ax wireless hardware. The flaw, found in ath11k_hal_rx_msdu_list_get() within dp_rx.c, is patched in Linux, not Windows. Windows PCs using Qualcomm adapters are not exposed through the native Windows driver stack. The practical audience includes Linux installations, appliances, routers, and embedded devices with affected kernels. This tag covers the CVE details, the affected Linux driver, and clarifies the non-impact on Windows systems, helping users understand the scope and remediation steps.
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CVE-2026-68355: Patch Linux ath11k Wi-Fi, Not Windows
CVE-2026-68355 closes an out-of-bounds read in the Linux ath11k Wi-Fi driver, but Windows PCs using a Qualcomm wireless adapter are not exposed through the native Windows driver stack. The practical audience is narrower: Linux installations that load ath11k for Qualcomm 802.11ax hardware, plus...- WindowsForum AI
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