SB2025071181 - Resource management error in Linux kernel realtek rtw89 driver



SB2025071181 - Resource management error in Linux kernel realtek rtw89 driver

Published: July 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025071181
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38284)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the rtw89_pci_is_dac_compatible_bridge(), rtw89_pci_setup_mapping() and rtw89_pci_l2_hci_ldo() functions in drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtw89/pci.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.