PT-2026-8179 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Published
2025-01-01
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Updated
2026-06-16
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CVE-2025-71222
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A flaw exists in the Linux kernel related to Wi-Fi functionality within the wlcore component. Specifically, the issue involves insufficient skb headroom before attempting to push data, potentially leading to skb under panic Oops errors originating from the
wl1271 tx work function. This occurs when the available headroom is less than the required amount, typically around 16 bytes.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Ubuntu