CVE-2026-23185
wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to. This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed. This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 14, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-23185
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Solution
- Apply kernel patches to correctly cancel mlo_scan_start_wk.
- Ensure disconnection logic properly handles work queue cancellation.
- Test for init-after-queue and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23185.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ff641011ab7fb63ea101251087745d9826e8ef5 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b9f52f052f4953fecd2190ae2dde3aa76d10962 |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to. This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed. This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ff641011ab7fb63ea101251087745d9826e8ef5 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b9f52f052f4953fecd2190ae2dde3aa76d10962