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CVE-2026-63822

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath11k: fix warning when unbinding If there is an error during some initialization related to firmware, the buffers dp->t…

Published Jul 19, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-63822 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: ath11k: fix warning when unbinding

If there is an error during some initialization related to firmware,

the buffers dp->tx_ring[i].tx_status are released.

However this is released again when the device is unbinded (ath11k_pci),

and we get:

WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 6231 at mm/slub.c:4368 free_large_kmalloc+0x57/0x90

Call Trace:

free_large_kmalloc

ath11k_dp_free

ath11k_core_deinit

ath11k_pci_remove

...

The issue is always reproducible from a VM because the MSI addressing

initialization is failing.

In order to fix the issue, just set the buffers to NULL after releasing in

order to avoid the double free.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63822?

CVE-2026-63822 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-63822?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-63822?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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