SB20250502119 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver



SB20250502119 - Memory leak in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver

Published: May 2, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250502119
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) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37743)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the ath12k_dp_mon_rx_parse_status_tlv() and ath12k_dp_mon_parse_rx_dest() 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.