CVE-2026-53105
kernel: wifi: mt76: mt7925: prevent NULL vif dereference in mt7925_mac_write_txwi
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 24, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Wi-Fi subsystem, specifically within the mt76: mt7925 driver. This vulnerability occurs due to a missing check for a NULL 'vif' (Virtual Interface) before it is accessed. An attacker could potentially trigger a kernel panic by exploiting scenarios where the 'vif' might not be initialized, leading to a system crash and a Denial of Service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference