CVE-2025-40066
- Published: 1761653741
- Last modified: 1761653741
CVE-2025-40066 — In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7996: Check phy before init msta_link in mt7996_mac_sta_add_links() In order to avoid a possible NULL pointer dereference in mt7996_mac_sta_init_link routine, move the phy pointer check before running mt7996_mac_sta_init_link() in mt7996_mac_sta_add_links routine.
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: mt76: mt7996: Check phy before init msta_link in mt7996_mac_sta_add_links()
In order to avoid a possible NULL pointer dereference in
mt7996_mac_sta_init_link routine, move the phy pointer check before
running mt7996_mac_sta_init_link() in mt7996_mac_sta_add_links routine.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: The issue in the product by the vendor (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.
Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.
Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.
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