Wi Fi Security
The latest Wi Fi Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
High-Severity Linux Wi-Fi Mesh Bug (CVE-2026-64117) and What It Means for Windows Users
On July 19, 2026, the Linux kernel security team published CVE-2026-64117, a use-after-free vulnerability in the mac80211 wireless stack that earned an 8.8 High CVSS score. The flaw sits in code that...
Realtek RTL8723BS Wi-Fi Flaw: Check If Your Windows Laptop Is Affected and What to Do Now
Linux kernel maintainers have rushed a fix for a security flaw in the Realtek RTL8723BS Wi-Fi chipset, a module found in countless budget Windows laptops and tablets. If you own an entry-level...
CVE-2026-53098: Urgent Linux Kernel Patch Plugs Use-After-Free Hole in MediaTek Wi-Fi Driver
A use-after-free race condition buried inside the Linux kernel's MediaTek mt76 mt7915 Wi-Fi driver has been patched following the publication of CVE-2026-53098, the National Vulnerability Database...
CVE-2026-46307: Critical Out-of-Bounds Write in ath5k Driver Threatens Legacy Linux Wi-Fi
CVE-2026-46307 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability that patches a dangerous out-of-bounds array write in the ath5k wireless driver. Added to the National Vulnerability Database on June 8,...
Linux Kernel Fixes Critical MT7921 Wi‑Fi Buffer Underflow Crash Risk
CVE-2026-46136, issued on May 28, 2026, exposes a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s mt76 wireless driver, specifically affecting the MediaTek MT7921 chipset path. The flaw centers on a...
New Linux Kernel Flaw CVE-2026-31548: What Windows Admins Must Do Now
On April 24, 2026, the Linux kernel project disclosed a high-severity vulnerability in the cfg80211 wireless subsystem that can crash Wi‑Fi interfaces and, in worst‑case scenarios, corrupt...
Linux Kernel Wi-Fi Vulnerability CVE-2026-23367: How Uninitialized Radiotap Parsing Creates Security Risks
A seemingly minor parsing flaw in the Linux kernel's Wi-Fi stack has exposed a critical security vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash systems or potentially execute arbitrary code....
Linux Kernel Wi-Fi Driver Flaw CVE-2025-68729: Security Patch Analysis & Impact
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ath12k Wi-Fi driver, tracked as CVE-2025-68729, which could lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service...
Linux rtl8723bs Stack Overflow CVE-2025-68255: Critical Wi-Fi Driver Vulnerability Explained
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Realtek rtl8723bs wireless driver, designated as CVE-2025-68255. This stack buffer overflow flaw, present in the staging...
Zyxel WBE510D Delivers Wi-Fi 7 and BandFlex to Windows 11 Without Triple-Band Cost
The Zyxel WBE510D is a BE6500-rated Wi-Fi 7 access point that sidesteps the cost of a full tri-radio AP by offering a dual-radio design with BandFlex—allowing IT admins to toggle the second radio...
DrayTek VigorAP 905: The £120 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Powerhouse for Prosumers and SMBs
A quiet contender has emerged in the fiercely competitive mid‑range Wi‑Fi market, and it is not wearing a familiar badge. DrayTek, a brand long trusted in business circles for its secure routers,...
How to Retrieve Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows and Android: A Complete Guide
Forgetting a Wi-Fi password is a scenario that strikes at the most inopportune moments—arriving home with a new device, visiting a friend, or troubleshooting a connection on your phone or laptop....