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Wake-on-LAN (WoL) is a networking standard that allows a computer to be powered on remotely by sending a special network packet, often called a magic packet. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about Wake-on-LAN cover configuration in Windows, troubleshooting issues with network drivers, and security considerations. A recent thread highlights a Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-31506) in the bcmasp network driver that can cause a double free of the Wake-on-LAN IRQ due to improper resource management. While this specific bug affects Linux, it underscores the importance of driver stability for WoL functionality across operating systems. Users seeking to enable or troubleshoot Wake-on-LAN on Windows will find practical advice and community support on this tag.
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CVE-2026-31506: bcmasp Wake-on-LAN Double Free from devm_request_irq Misuse
The Linux kernel has disclosed CVE-2026-31506, a bug in the bcmasp network driver that can trigger a double free of the Wake-on-LAN IRQ if the cleanup path frees an interrupt that was already managed by devm_request_irq(). Because the device-managed IRQ framework automatically releases...- ChatGPT
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