CVE-2025-38599: wifi: mt76: mt7996: Fix possible OOB access in mt7996_tx()

Published Aug 19, 2025
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Updated

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

wifi: mt76: mt7996: Fix possible OOB access in mt7996tx()

Fis possible Out-Of-Boundary access in mt7996tx routine if linkid is set to IEEE80211LINKUNSPECIFIED

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=6.15<6.15.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16<6.16.1

Event History

Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 7, 58546
Event
via MITRE·01:11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38599?

CVE-2025-38599 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for Out-Of-Bound access in the mt7996_tx() routine.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38599?

To fix CVE-2025-38599, update your Linux kernel to a version higher than 6.15.10 or 6.16.1.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-38599?

CVE-2025-38599 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel between 6.15 and 6.15.10 and between 6.16 and 6.16.1.

4

Can CVE-2025-38599 be exploited remotely?

The details of CVE-2025-38599 do not indicate remote exploitation capabilities, as it mainly relates to local kernel operations.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-38599 if not patched?

If CVE-2025-38599 is not patched, it may lead to system instability or crashes due to possible Out-Of-Bound access.

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