SB20260507236 - Memory leak in Linux kernel realtek rtw88 driver
Published: May 7, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260507236
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71273)
CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to a memory leak in rtw_register_hw() when handling error paths during supported band registration. A local user can trigger the vulnerable code path to cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.