CVE-2026-68197 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2-rc4 mwifiex mwifiex_tdls_add_ht_oper bcn_ht_oper null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.147/6.12.100/6.18.41/7.1.5/7.2-rc4. It has been classified as critical. This impacts the function mwifiex_tdls_add_ht_oper of the component mwifiex. The manipulation of the argument bcn_ht_oper leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-68197. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is recommended.