CVE-2026-64536 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix OOB reads in is_ap_in_tkip() IE loop The loop in is_ap_in_tkip() iterates over IEs without verifying that enough bytes remain before dereferencing the IE header or its payload: - pIE->element_id and pIE->length are read without checking that i + sizeof(*pIE) <= ie_length, so a truncated IE at the end of the buffer causes an OOB read. - For WLAN_EID_VENDOR_SPECIFIC the code compares pIE->data + 12, which requires pIE->length >= 16. For WLAN_EID_RSN it compares pIE->data + 8, requiring pIE->length >= 12. Neither requirement is checked. Add the missing IE header and payload bounds checks and guard each data access with an explicit pIE->length minimum, matching the pattern established in update_beacon_info().
A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds (OOB) reads has been identified in the Linux kernel's RTL8723BS Wi-Fi driver. This issue arises in the 'is_ap_in_tkip()' function, which processes Information Elements (IEs) without properly verifying the length of the data before accessing it. Specifically, the function reads the IE header and payload lengths without ensuring that the remaining buffer is sufficient, leading to potential OOB reads. The vulnerability affects several versions of the Linux kernel.
Users can update to the latest version of the Linux kernel, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for updating the kernel can be found in the official Linux documentation.
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |