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CVE-2025-38599

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7996: Fix possible OOB access in mt7996_tx() Fis possible Out-Of-Boundary access in mt7996_tx routine if link_id is set to IEEE80211_LINK_UNSPECIFIED

CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.20%
10.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.08.20
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.20%
Technical severityCVSS 7.1

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7996: Fix possible OOB access in mt7996_tx() Fis possible Out-Of-Boundary access in mt7996_tx routine if link_id is set to IEEE80211_LINK_UNSPECIFIED

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 3ce8acb86b6614b9f7af794f119f9627efe6b302 < f82eabd0ff8067d1ee95515f4174c9a9569d54cb, >= 3ce8acb86b6614b9f7af794f119f9627efe6b302 < f43e7d8ae4b6a73213032545552bab26f76f113a, >= 3ce8acb86b6614b9f7af794f119f9627efe6b302 < 64cbf0d7ce9afe20666da90ec6ecaec6ba5ac64b, >= 6.15, >= 6.15 < 6.15.10, >= 6.16 < 6.16.1
Fixed versions
6.15.10, 6.16.1

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-125
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