CVE-2026-72490 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix stainfo check in rtw_aes_decrypt The null-pointer-guard was incorrect, returning _FAIL on valid pointer. Invert the guard, so it returns _FAIL on invalid pointer.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a3f9b3c47d8f071b0eb9e63906ac0448058278d | kernel.org | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fde2296f87b72ccd72460ce13ad56e8652b321d4 | kernel.org |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Aug 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |