CVE-2026-68404: wifi: cfg80211: use wiphy work for socket owner autodisconnect

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

wifi: cfg80211: use wiphy work for socket owner autodisconnect

nl80211netlinknotify() walks the cfg80211 wireless device list when a NETLINKGENERIC socket is released. If the socket owns a connection, the notifier queues the embedded wdev->disconnectwk work item.

That work is a plain workstruct today. NETDEVGOINGDOWN cancels it, but a NETLINKURELEASE notifier that already observed connownernlportid can queue it after that cancel returns. cfg80211unregisterwdev() then removes the wdev from the list and waits for RCU readers, but synchronizenet() does not drain work queued by such a reader.

Make the autodisconnect work a wiphywork instead. The callback already needs the wiphy mutex, and wiphywork runs under that mutex. This lets teardown cancel pending autodisconnect work while holding the mutex, without a cancelworksync() vs. worker locking concern.

Also cancel the wiphy work after listdelrcu() and synchronizenet(). Any NETLINKURELEASE notifier that had already reached the wdev list has then either queued the work and it is removed, or can no longer find the wdev.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68404?

CVE-2026-68404 has a risk rating of 37, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68404?

To fix CVE-2026-68404, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68404?

CVE-2026-68404 affects systems running an impacted version of the Linux kernel that utilizes cfg80211 for wireless device management.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68404?

CVE-2026-68404 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to socket management and wireless device notifications.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2026-68404?

As of the published date, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2026-68404.

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