CVE-2026-93063
wifi: iwlwifi: mei: check SAP message length before reading it
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mei: check SAP message length before reading it Verify the SAP message size is not larger than the local buffer before reading the message to avoid buffer overflow.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 18, 2026, 6:18 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
- Check SAP message size against buffer limit.
- Avoid reading oversized messages.
- Apply kernel updates.
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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:L/PR:N/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: iwlwifi: mei: check SAP message length before reading it Verify the SAP message size is not larger than the local buffer before reading the message to avoid buffer overflow. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93063.json">CVE-2026-93063</a> Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/242125bbf19a2974d22f3d5025c9c14c0a4aea58 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d8cc301bcba233f31b589a45f4c1c97f2bb90d6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c6bea89a16815688a5240dd4a74c922a92fcdc3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4034f1cc8a422cefc519290d8e6cfb7ff773586 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b90ebae632318dc2e5cd4ac96e454ec50f705579 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7f770d12e6e928006f89a59291074e5fea82886