SB20260218100 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel iwlwifi mvm driver
Published: February 18, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260218100
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71226)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the iwl_mvm_ptp_gettime() and iwl_mvm_ptp_init() functions in drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ptp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.