CVE-2025-37943: wifi: ath12k: Fix invalid data access in ath12k_dp_rx_h_undecap_nwifi

Published May 20, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: ath12k: Fix invalid data access in ath12kdprxhundecapnwifi

In certain cases, hardware might provide packets with a length greater than the maximum native Wi-Fi header length. This can lead to accessing and modifying fields in the header within the ath12kdprxhundecapnwifi function for DPRXDECAPTYPENATIVEWIFI decap type and potentially resulting in invalid data access and memory corruption.

Add a sanity check before processing the SKB to prevent invalid data access in the undecap native Wi-Fi function for the DPRXDECAPTYPENATIVEWIFI decap type.

Tested-on: QCN9274 hw2.0 PCI WLAN.WBE.1.3.1-00173-QCAHKSWPLSILICONZ-1

Affected Software

5 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.6.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.3

Event History

May 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 21, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 3, 58546
Event
via MITRE·01:10 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-37943?

The severity of CVE-2025-37943 is classified as moderate due to potential data access issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-37943?

To fix CVE-2025-37943, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the security patch.

3

What versions of Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2025-37943?

CVE-2025-37943 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that handle the ath12k driver.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-37943?

Exploiting CVE-2025-37943 could lead to potential crashes or unauthorized access to system memory.

5

Is CVE-2025-37943 related to Wi-Fi security?

Yes, CVE-2025-37943 pertains to the handling of Wi-Fi packets in the Linux kernel, impacting Wi-Fi security.

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