SB2025071056 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver 



SB2025071056 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver

Published: July 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025071056
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38292)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ath12k_dp_rx_msdu_coalesce() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath12k/dp_rx.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.