CVE-2026-98184 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3 mwifiex mwifiex_cfg80211_authenticate ie_len/auth_data_len heap-based overflow

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.53/7.2.7/7.3-rc3. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function mwifiex_cfg80211_authenticate of the component mwifiex. The manipulation of the argument ie_len/auth_data_len leads to heap-based buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-98184. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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