SB20250402135 - Input validation error in Linux kernel iwlwifi mvm driver
Published: April 2, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250402135
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-2025-21906)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the iwl_mvm_rx_session_protect_notif() function in drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/time-event.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88c18409b5d69f426d5acc583c053eac71756a3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1a12fcb9051bbf38b2e5af310ffb102a0fab6f9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9751163bffd3fe60794929829f810968c6de73d
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12.19
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.13.7
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.14