Linux Kernel MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 Driver Memory Leak Vulnerability

A memory leak vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel's MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) driver, specifically in the mt7996 component. The issue arises in the 'mt7996_mcu_exit' function, where the MCU SKB queues are not properly cleared if the firmware state check fails. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to a memory leak, potentially causing increased memory usage and degrading system performance over time.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. The specific commit addressing this issue is available in the Linux stable tree.