SB20250916190 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver



SB20250916190 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel ath ath12k driver

Published: September 16, 2025 Updated: September 22, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250916190
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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53180)

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the ath12k_mac_mgmt_tx_wmi() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath12k/mac.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.