SB20251112162 - Input validation error in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver
Published: November 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251112162
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40131)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ath12k_dp_mon_update_radiotap(), ath12k_dp_mon_rx_deliver_msdu() and ath12k_dp_mon_rx_deliver() functions in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath12k/dp_mon.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.