CVE-2026-68412
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: Fix an error handling path in cfg80211_wext_siwscan() If the test against IEEE80211_MAX_SSID_LEN fails, then 'creq' leaks. Use the existing error handling path to fix it.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
2.6.30
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.18.42,
7.1.6,
7.2
and their respective stable series.
References
3 totalFrequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-68412?
CVE-2026-68412 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.30 onward and has been patched in 6.18.42, 7.1.6 and 7.2. CVE-2026-68412 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-68412?
Yes. CVE-2026-68412 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.42, 7.1.6 and 7.2. If you are running Linux kernel 2.6.30 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-68412 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-68412 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.