# CVE-2026-23185: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk  ml...

CVE-2026-23185 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-23185 (version 6.18.10-1), released February 14, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-23185
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0015
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 14, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  wifi: iwlwifi: mld: cancel mlo_scan_start_wk  mlo_scan_start_wk is not canceled on disconnection. In fact, it is not canceled anywhere except in the restart cleanup, where we don't really have to.  This can cause an init-after-queue issue: if, for example, the work was queued and then drv_change_interface got executed.  This can also cause use-after-free: if the work is executed after the vif is freed.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.18.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-23185](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-23185.md) | Feb 14, 2026 |

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