Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in rtw89 WiFi Driver

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rtw89 WiFi driver could lead to a NULL pointer dereference. The issue arises because the return value of the ieee80211_probereq_get() function might be NULL. If this NULL value is not properly checked before use, it can result in a NULL pointer access, potentially causing a system crash or other unintended behavior.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing a system crash or other unexpected behavior.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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