CVE-2026-90403
wifi: rtlwifi: pci: fix error path in rtl_pci_probe()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtlwifi: pci: fix error path in rtl_pci_probe() In the last error path in rtl_pci_probe(), the cleanup functions are skipped due to a wrong goto label. Moreover, the successful call to rtl_init_rfkill(), ieee80211_register_hw(), rtl_debug_add_one() have to be reverted. Fix this issue by updating the labels and adding the relevant cleanup functions to the last error path.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 18, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update goto labels in rtl_pci_probe().
- Add cleanup functions to error paths.
- Revert successful calls in error paths.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtlwifi: pci: fix error path in rtl_pci_probe() In the last error path in rtl_pci_probe(), the cleanup functions are skipped due to a wrong goto label. Moreover, the successful call to rtl_init_rfkill(), ieee80211_register_hw(), rtl_debug_add_one() have to be reverted. Fix this issue by updating the labels and adding the relevant cleanup functions to the last error path. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90403.json">CVE-2026-90403</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b68b6e529ce75112fab98e89583a76370ca394b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2634998247d24be34ba16a7666f31815ef1da00b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c2999d13eeb222ae56631aeb7ca248090f2b210 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86e6187f8525c8f8219eb49e022eba854cc6ab86 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a89818977338ba71194b1ab1d071f0c0848b1e13 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aef178ffae5420afdbf46f7133ed28bd4248e15c Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b42fcfb097da46f0e86564736ced939e83cb8442 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfd6824dd1d151ab3abc00117b3774c8056006e0