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CVE-2026-43052: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check tdls flag in...

HIGH CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.02%

Published: May 1, 2026 | Last Modified: May 1, 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check tdls flag in ieee80211_tdls_oper When NL80211_TDLS_ENABLE_LINK is called, the code only checks if the station exists but not whether it is actually a TDLS station. This allows the operation to proceed for non-TDLS stations, causing unintended side effects like modifying channel context and HT protection before failing. Add a check for sta->sta.tdls early in the ENABLE_LINK case, before any side effects occur, to ensure the operation is only allowed for actual TDLS peers.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.02% (5th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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