SB2025120899 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver
Published: December 8, 2025 Updated: December 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025120899
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53764)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ath12k_dp_rx_h_null_q_desc() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath12k/dp_rx.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.