SB20251210121 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ath ath11k driver 



SB20251210121 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ath ath11k driver

Published: December 10, 2025 Updated: December 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251210121
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-50665)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ath11k_dp_rx_process_mon_status() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath11k/dp_rx.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.