CVE-2025-38600: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan()

Published Aug 19, 2025
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Updated

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

wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925mcuhwscan()

The ssid->ssids[] and sreq->ssids[] arrays have MT7925RNRSCANMAXBSSIDS elements so this >= needs to be > to prevent an out of bounds access.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel=6.16

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38600?

CVE-2025-38600 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for out of bounds access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38600?

To fix CVE-2025-38600, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2025-38600?

CVE-2025-38600 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the mt76 driver.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2025-38600?

If exploited, CVE-2025-38600 could lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution due to memory access violations.

5

Is CVE-2025-38600 related to Wi-Fi functionality?

Yes, CVE-2025-38600 specifically impacts Wi-Fi functionality in devices that use the mt7925 driver.

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