CVE-2025-68182: wifi: iwlwifi: fix potential use after free in iwl_mld_remove_link()

Published Dec 16, 2025
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Updated

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

wifi: iwlwifi: fix potential use after free in iwlmldremovelink()

This code frees "link" by calling kfreercu(link, rcuhead) and then it dereferences "link" to get the "link->fwid". Save the "link->fwid" first to avoid a potential use after free.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
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Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68182?

CVE-2025-68182 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the potential use after free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68182?

To fix CVE-2025-68182, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-68182?

CVE-2025-68182 affects the Linux kernel, specifically related to the iwlwifi driver.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-68182?

The impact of CVE-2025-68182 may include potential denial of service or system instability due to the use after free condition.

5

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2025-68182?

As of now, there are no public exploits reported for CVE-2025-68182, but the vulnerability should still be addressed promptly.

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