PT-2025-46606 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3

Published

2025-07-24

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Updated

2026-02-24

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CVE-2025-40131

CVSS v2.0

5.2

Medium

VectorAV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description A flaw exists in the Linux kernel’s ath12k driver related to peer lookup within the ath12k dp mon rx deliver msdu() function. Specifically, the rxcb->peer id is not correctly updated in monitor mode, leading to a NULL peer and unpopulated link information. This results in a warning within mac80211 when processing data frames from associated stations. The issue is addressed by utilizing ppduinfo->peer id to ensure accurate peer identification and link metadata updates.
Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2025-15346
CVE-2025-40131
USN-8029-1
USN-8029-2
USN-8029-3
USN-8030-1
USN-8048-1

Affected Products

Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Ubuntu
Ath12K