CVE-2026-68198: wifi: ath6kl: fix use-after-free in aggr_reset_state()

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

wifi: ath6kl: fix use-after-free in aggrresetstate()

The aggrresetstate() function uses timerdelete() (non-synchronous) for the aggregation timer before proceeding to delete TID state and before the structure is freed by callers like aggrmoduledestroy().

If the timer callback (aggrtimeout) is executing when aggrresetstate() is called, the callback will continue to access aggrconn fields like rxtid[] and stat[] which may be freed immediately after by kfree(aggrinfo->aggrconn) in aggrmoduledestroy().

Additionally, the timer callback can re-arm itself via modtimer() while aggrresetstate() is running, creating a more complex race condition.

Use timerdeletesync() instead to ensure any running timer callback has completed before returning.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68198?

CVE-2026-68198 is classified with a risk score of 44.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68198?

To remediate CVE-2026-68198, upgrade to the patched version of the Linux Kernel that addresses the use-after-free vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68198?

CVE-2026-68198 affects the Linux Kernel versions that utilize the ath6kl driver for Wi-Fi.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68198?

CVE-2026-68198 is a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to race conditions.

5

Who discovered CVE-2026-68198?

CVE-2026-68198 was resolved by developers contributing to the Linux Kernel project.

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