CVE-2026-98311 | Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3 virt_wifi virt_wifi_newlink use after free

October 6, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc3. Impacted is the function virt_wifi_newlink of the component virt_wifi. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-98311. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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