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Wi-Fi 7 MLO (Multi-Link Operation) is a key feature of the Wi-Fi 7 standard that allows devices to communicate over multiple frequency bands simultaneously for improved throughput and reliability. On WindowsForum, discussions around Wi-Fi 7 MLO include security implications, such as the Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2026-46125, which involves a use-after-free bug in the mac80211 subsystem triggered during failed MLO connection preparation. This highlights the complexity of modern wireless stacks and the importance of keeping systems updated. For Windows users and IT administrators, understanding Wi-Fi 7 MLO is relevant for network planning, driver compatibility, and security patching as multi-link radios become more common.
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    CVE-2026-46125 Wi-Fi 7 mac80211 Fix: Stale Station Use-After-Free Risk

    On May 28, 2026, NVD published CVE-2026-46125, a Linux kernel mac80211 Wi-Fi vulnerability fixed upstream after failed Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation connection preparation could leave behind a stale station object and trigger a use-after-free or double-free path when debugfs is enabled. The bug...
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