CVE-2025-38317
wifi: ath12k: Fix buffer overflow in debugfs
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: Fix buffer overflow in debugfs If the user tries to write more than 32 bytes then it results in memory corruption. Fortunately, this is debugfs so it's limited to root users.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 18, 2025, 12:54 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the specific patch for ath12k buffer overflow.
- Recompile and install the updated kernel.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.15.3 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.11 up to (excluding) 6.12.34 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c57aa8ef94cffc5c2d68230e19329a03e71a94f Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c4a200d03574bfcbf54fdb7ba5968b58ad2e0b3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c7a5031a6b0d42e640fbd2d5d05f61f74e32dce Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: Fix buffer overflow in debugfs If the user tries to write more than 32 bytes then it results in memory corruption. Fortunately, this is debugfs so it's limited to root users. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c57aa8ef94cffc5c2d68230e19329a03e71a94f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c4a200d03574bfcbf54fdb7ba5968b58ad2e0b3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c7a5031a6b0d42e640fbd2d5d05f61f74e32dce