SB2025042264 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ath ath11k driver



SB2025042264 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ath ath11k driver

Published: April 22, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025042264
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-23133)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the ath11k_reg_notifier(), ath11k_regd_update() and ath11k_regd_update_work() functions in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath11k/reg.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.