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CVE-2026-68406

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: validate PMSR FTM preamble range PMSR FTM request parsing accepts preamble values outside the enumerated nl8021…

Published Aug 10, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-68406 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.

Technical description

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

wifi: cfg80211: validate PMSR FTM preamble range

PMSR FTM request parsing accepts preamble values outside the

enumerated nl80211 preamble range.

Reject out-of-range values before using them in the parser capability

bit test using the policy.

[drop unnecessary check]

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-2026-68406?

CVE-2026-68406 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-68406?

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-2026-68406?

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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