CVE-2026-46187: wifi: rsi: fix kthread lifetime race between self-exit and external-stop

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: rsi: fix kthread lifetime race between self-exit and external-stop

RSI driver use both self-exit(kthreadcompleteandexit) and external-stop (kthreadstop) when killing a kthread. Generally, kthreadstop() is called first, and in this case, no particular issues occur.

However, in rare instances where kthreadcompleteandexit() is called first and then kthreadstop() is called, a UAF occurs because the kthread object, which has already exited and been freed, is accessed again.

Therefore, to prevent this with minimal modification, you must remove kthreadstop() and change the code to wait until the self-exit operation is completed.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.18.139<3.19
Linux Linux kernel>=4.4.179<4.5
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9.170<4.10
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14.113<4.15
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.36<5.10.258
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.175
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.140
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.139.1-1<6.6.141.1-1
6.6.141.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.141.1-1

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46187?

The severity of CVE-2026-46187 is rated as 34, indicating a moderate level of risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46187?

To fix CVE-2026-46187, ensure you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46187?

CVE-2026-46187 is a race condition vulnerability affecting the RSI driver in the Linux kernel.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46187?

CVE-2026-46187 affects systems running the affected versions of the Linux Foundation Linux Kernel.

5

Is CVE-2026-46187 actively exploited?

As of now, there are no reported active exploits associated with CVE-2026-46187.

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