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The mt76 mt7996 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel Wi-Fi driver for MediaTek MT7996 chipsets, with a focus on security vulnerabilities and driver reliability. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-23325, a missing bounds check in the mt7996 driver's management-frame handling that could lead to out-of-bounds reads. The tag includes analysis of kernel patches, defensive coding practices, and the broader implications for wireless security. While the driver is Linux-native, its relevance extends to enterprise IT environments where Linux-based access points or embedded systems use MediaTek wireless hardware. Topics also touch on kernel maintenance, vulnerability disclosure, and the importance of input validation in network drivers.
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    CVE-2026-23325: mt76 mt7996 Wi‑Fi Driver Missing Bounds Check Risk

    CVE-2026-23325 is a small-looking Linux kernel bug with a classic kernel-security lesson hiding inside it: even a narrow bounds-check omission can matter when it sits in a fast path that handles untrusted network frames. According to the kernel.org advisory echoed by Microsoft’s vulnerability...
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