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CVE-2026-98822

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: prevent AP VLAN tx from other interfaces Since the station lookup was factored out of ieee80211_build_hdr(), ie…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98822 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

wifi: mac80211: prevent AP VLAN tx from other interfaces

Since the station lookup was factored out of ieee80211_build_hdr(),

ieee80211_lookup_ra_sta() uses sta_info_get_bss() for all AP and AP VLAN

frames, not only for control port frames. A unicast frame sent on one

interface thus matches a station of a different VLAN of the same BSS and

is transmitted to it.

Only match stations of the interface the frame is sent on, except for

control port frames, since those may be sent for VLAN stations directly

on the BSS interface.

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-2026-98822?

CVE-2026-98822 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98822?

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-2026-98822?

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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