SB2025121677 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel rtl8723bs core driver
Published: December 16, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025121677
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68254)
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 OnBeacon() function in drivers/staging/rtl8723bs/core/rtw_mlme_ext.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.