CVE-2025-38600
wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan() The ssid->ssids[] and sreq->ssids[] arrays have MT7925_RNR_SCAN_MAX_BSSIDS elements so this >= needs to be > to prevent an out of bounds access.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 26, 2025, 6:01 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 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to a patched version.
- Apply the specific patch for mt7925_mcu_hw_scan.
- Review and correct array indexing logic.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-38600.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d80d4fa986c5da99042b66bf30a028e7f564156 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a431fe2e399b2e0cc5f43f7e9d63d63d3710ee | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-193 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d80d4fa986c5da99042b66bf30a028e7f564156 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a431fe2e399b2e0cc5f43f7e9d63d63d3710ee Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Aug. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan() The ssid->ssids[] and sreq->ssids[] arrays have MT7925_RNR_SCAN_MAX_BSSIDS elements so this >= needs to be > to prevent an out of bounds access. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d80d4fa986c5da99042b66bf30a028e7f564156 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a431fe2e399b2e0cc5f43f7e9d63d63d3710ee