CVE-2026-46187 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1-rc2 wifi kthread_stop use after free
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2. The affected element is the function kthread_stop of the component wifi. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-46187. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.